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ť Topic: New and looking for inforamtion
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Hello, I found this sight looking for information on my grandfather's duty in WW2 on a PT boat. I dont know what number he was on, and cant find out, so this is why I came here to see if anyone knows of a database with names or may even know themselves. I figure this si the best place to ask.

His name is Wade Umberger. All I know is that he served around Borneo mostly, and not much more.

ANY push in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Dan

Posted By: chiefdano | Posted on: May 21, 2011 - 11:48am
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No joy, Chief. Did you try contacting HQ on this site?

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: May 26, 2011 - 7:10pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Wade William Umberger, Fireman 1c (MoMM) was assigned to MTB Squadron 35 on August 15 , 1944. On Nov 22, 1944, was transferred to the US NAvy Amphibious Receiving Station, Plymouth, England, waiting transfer to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons Training Center, Melville, RI.

IN May 1945, he was sent to MTB Squadrons 7th Fleet, Unit E-21, Number 10.

Charlie

Posted By: 29navy | Posted on: May 29, 2011 - 10:50am
Total Posts: 600 | Joined: Dec 28, 2006 - 3:02pm

Hey thanks. I just found that info out on ancestry.com and came here to ask about it

What can you tell me about it?

Dan

Posted By: chiefdano | Posted on: Jun 3, 2011 - 12:54pm
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Chief Dano,
You can see crew photos of all RON35 Boats on Navsource. Maybe if you look at all the crew photos for PT510 through 521 you may recognize somebody? I just checked and every one of those boats has a crew picture posted. They were based in England so most are wearing dress blues in the pics. Good luck!

Chief Jerry Gilmartin
MMC(SW) ret
PT658 crew Portland OR

Here is the Link to Navsource:

[url]http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/05idx.htm[/url]

Jerry Gilmartin

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Jun 3, 2011 - 5:14pm
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