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I am trying to trace my Mum's father, whom was an American GI that came over to the UK during WWII. My Mum was born in July 1945 in Plymouth, Devon, England. My Nan passed away in 2007 and whilst she openly talked about him, I cannot now go back and ask further questions or seek clarification.  I really would like to solve this mystery for my mum.

All that I recall was that Nan said he was called "Chuck” Pascol (believe this is the correct spelling, but could be Pascoe). I believe “Chuck” is/was a common nickname for Charles.

He was born around 1921-1922 and either was born in Chicago or lived there before the outbreak of war. He was half-Italian on his mother's side, and father was possibly called William. My Nan subsequently remarried in 1947 and my Mum's birth certificate does not have any father's details.

I believe he implied that his profession was a “barber” but also understand he was somewhat of a gigolo with the ladies!
 
Given, the facts are sketchy and I have not been able find any individual that matches 100% so far, then I thought it would be helpful to narrow done based on his military involvement in WW2.

The only picture we have of him is the attached. It appears to show that he is wearing US Army khakis and an overseas cap. His rank is Corporal. Originally, I was told through the Ancestry website, that the shoulder insignia was an 9th Infantry Division patch, however I subsequently was informed that it looks similar, but the 9th patch has 8 petals on it, not 6 as the one the picture shows.

I am in the Uk so not too familiar with the best way to research military records in the US. Perhaps there is a military researcher on this forum that can help with identification of the patch and perhaps how I found out which army recruits enlisted into that division that might possibly be my grandfather!

I hope someone can help.

Regards
Andy

Hi,

I am trying to pin-point a Joseph TURNER whom married Millicent Roberts on 21st May 1921 at the Plymouth Registry Office. On the marriage certificate he was shown as a farm labourer, and his father John Turner (deceased), Railway Engine Driver. He was shown as aged 27.  At the of the wedding it says they were living at 6 Jubilee Place, Embankment Rd, Plymouth. His wife Millicent was pregnant with my Grandad Victor George Turner whom was born 14th August 1921, I understand that Joseph wasnt the father but paid by the family to marry Millicent. On my Grandad's birth certificate his father was shown as  Victor Joseph Turner (and signed as Victor J Turner) as general labourer living at 73 Regent Street, Plymouth.

I am still curious to try and identify whom this Joseph  or Victor Joseph was and found out what happened to him.

Can anyone assist?

I was wondering if any1 can help. I am trying to trace the birth of Thomas Sheppard c 1799 in Whitchurch , Bath & North East Somerset. However, that the records for Whitchurch (Keynesham) appear to be at Bristol City Records Office. I would be keen to learn details of his parents.

Also Thomas married an Ann Harris (born c 1801, Stanton Drew) , again if the marraige records could be found that would be great.

Finally Thomas and Ann appeared to have disappeared after the 1861 census, so I assume that they both died between 1861 and 1871, so wondering if there death records are recorded? I can't find a close match as there appear to be too many results. I also visited the church St Nicholas in Whitchurch whilst passing Bristol but unfortunately I couldn't find any gravestones with Sheppards on them! Any ideas?

I look forward to hearing from any1 that might be able to help.

Regards
Andrew

Hi,

I am wondering if any one can help with finding the birth details of the following:

James Sheppard 1820
Benjamin Sheppard 1823
Thomas Sheppard 1827
Hester Sheppard 1829
Adam Sheppard 1833
William Sheppard 1834
Mary Sheppard 1837

Their parents are Thomas Sheppard born 1799 Whitchurch and Ann Harris 1801 Stanton Drew.

If any 1 any find details about any of the above that would be great as I have reached a major block.

Thanks very much
Andrew