tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post8425687404425764840..comments2024-03-13T21:06:16.936-04:00Comments on Olive Tree Genealogy Blog: Help Find a WW2 Soldier from IllinoisOlive Tree Genealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381110998759242462noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-32418307530720302032019-08-04T18:20:04.385-04:002019-08-04T18:20:04.385-04:00The wrong Packard in this story is Howard Eugene P...The wrong Packard in this story is Howard Eugene Packard, my grandfather who was killed in Okinawa when my father was three. I enjoyed this story after stumbling on it with a name search. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125321493124540752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-76146424736942347052010-05-20T22:51:47.703-04:002010-05-20T22:51:47.703-04:00After sharing this with my congregation in my week...After sharing this with my congregation in my weekly Wednesday devotional and subsequently posting it on our website (cpcwaco.org), I have received numerous emails about how incredible and fascinating this has been. One of the notes was from a person who worked for my dad and expressed how touched he was. It's so humbling to be the recipient of a gift like this. Again thank you to everyone Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193146303934817338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-39018362969386870062010-05-20T16:24:31.631-04:002010-05-20T16:24:31.631-04:00Absolutely amazing & heartwarming! The communi...Absolutely amazing & heartwarming! The community effort & the family response is what the genealogy community is all about. Well done!:-)Luckiehttp://ourgeorgiaroots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-60666036517953666672010-05-20T14:29:20.375-04:002010-05-20T14:29:20.375-04:00This story should be delivered to the press...we d...This story should be delivered to the press...we don't hear enough good news stories like this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670461716038876587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-23160590984792400842010-05-20T10:50:07.395-04:002010-05-20T10:50:07.395-04:00Randall Packard was my father...I am "that bi...Randall Packard was my father...I am "that birth announcement from the Carbondale, Illinois newspaper" nearly 65 years ago. Daddy died in 1993, and although that loss is as real today as it was that day, our lives are rich beyond belief because of his goodness, wisdom and love. Thank you for letting him touch our lives again...an amazing story with incredible joy.<br />Vicki Packard Vicki Hallettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-13025616114892879992010-05-20T10:31:31.675-04:002010-05-20T10:31:31.675-04:00This is just amazing. My grandfather would be SO p...This is just amazing. My grandfather would be SO proud and I am sure it made my LuLu's day when she received your call. I know my father (Randall's son) was thrilled. Thank you for your efforts and time spent. ♥Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15075360107406141829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-91676478556854459622010-05-20T10:30:25.275-04:002010-05-20T10:30:25.275-04:00To all involved--- My name is Randall Hallett. Ra...To all involved--- My name is Randall Hallett. Randall E. Packard was my grandfather. I was named for him. As a family, we are sending out emails and phone calls like crazy. <br /><br />Da (as we grandchildren called him) returned from the War, was the father of two wonderful children (including my mother), grandfather to 6, and lived a wonderful life. He was successful at nearly everything Randall Hallettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-49166274099442388712010-05-19T23:33:46.531-04:002010-05-19T23:33:46.531-04:00So cool! I am another granddaughter of "Da&qu...So cool! I am another granddaughter of "Da" Thank you to all!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13749397224299914245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-26986000893766360572010-05-19T23:04:35.492-04:002010-05-19T23:04:35.492-04:00This is pretty amazing! I shared this in my weekly...This is pretty amazing! I shared this in my weekly devotional to my congregation. To all who participated in this, thank you very much. I know my mother will be thrilled and honored. As you discoved, my dad's birthday is coming up on June 3rd. Blessings to all.<br />Rev. Charles PackardUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193146303934817338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-88931838467190255612010-05-19T21:56:46.785-04:002010-05-19T21:56:46.785-04:00This is my grandfather's dog tag. Thank you s...This is my grandfather's dog tag. Thank you so much for finding and returning this to my grandmother.Karen Taffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-40232073026469438332010-05-19T19:33:27.017-04:002010-05-19T19:33:27.017-04:00Thanks to all who have found out so much informati...Thanks to all who have found out so much information on the person who lost his dog tag in remote area of Australia so long ago. When we found the tag we never thought we would ever be able find the owner. <br />I look forward to returning the tag and perhaps one of the people who have done so much research on my behalf would like to deliver it, <br />I would dearly love to get an update when Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174550650125543981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-46410725901768531082010-05-19T16:18:45.146-04:002010-05-19T16:18:45.146-04:00Gord what wonderful news! I too have a WWII Army...Gord what wonderful news! I too have a WWII Army Air Force vet (he was a gunner) in my Grandfather and I would be absolutely thrilled to get a call such as this! Great job on everyone's part! Oh I've just got chills!!!!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235026202257819623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-90086653616289637982010-05-19T13:53:07.173-04:002010-05-19T13:53:07.173-04:00I spoke with Randall's wife this morning. Desp...I spoke with Randall's wife this morning. Despite some technical problems with her phone that were garbling our conversation, they were solved with a callback to a different phone. I was able to explain to her, in some detail, the tale of the wandering, long lost dog tag and how it came to be, through our collective efforts, that I was calling her this morning. She was quite thrilled about itGord Hinesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-14662400269239240702010-05-19T10:45:19.251-04:002010-05-19T10:45:19.251-04:00Lorine
What a fantastic thing you have done here -...Lorine<br />What a fantastic thing you have done here - I've recently tracked down medals for two WWII vets in my family and to see the collaboration of researchers to track down this guy's family is inspirational! Although it's not my family I'd like to say Thanks to everyone who jumped in on this 'project'. What a great bunch of people you all are!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235026202257819623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-87081530101085480822010-05-19T10:13:32.914-04:002010-05-19T10:13:32.914-04:00Wow, this is great everyone! What an amazing team ...Wow, this is great everyone! What an amazing team you all are. Gord is phoning Randall's wife, and Homegrown & The Bug found Randall's son (who I have not contacted). <br /><br />Will let everyone know what happens as soon as I know! How exciting!<br /><br />LorineOlive Tree Genealogyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381110998759242462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-36845503215133559662010-05-19T09:13:20.655-04:002010-05-19T09:13:20.655-04:00I have located Randall E Packard's wife and wi...I have located Randall E Packard's wife and will try to reach her today by telephone. I'll report on my efforts later today.Gord Hinesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-17144972262533941442010-05-18T19:01:09.439-04:002010-05-18T19:01:09.439-04:00This supplements Norman's 8:36AM posting (and ...This supplements Norman's 8:36AM posting (and some of Homegrown's and Cindy's contributions): <br /><br />The serial # line of Randall's dog tag, reads >> O-734862 T42 O <<<br />On several sites dealing with WWII Dog Tags, various posters (incl veterans) noted that a leading letter "O" or "O-" [NOT a zero!] before the 6 digit number was for OfficersGord Hinesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-55589442244165256342010-05-17T23:24:56.257-04:002010-05-17T23:24:56.257-04:00It looks like that Margaret was last living at 490...It looks like that Margaret was last living at 4901 S 153rd St, which is the Walnut Grove Adult Living Community in Omaha, NEFinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091194153695073230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-20121484641693980092010-05-17T22:31:55.826-04:002010-05-17T22:31:55.826-04:00@Lorine: Emailed you about Randall's children,...@Lorine: Emailed you about Randall's children, think I've found them. Hope it helps and please do keep us informed :).Homegrown {& the Bug}https://www.blogger.com/profile/16425145855413263833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-20524886490935832962010-05-17T17:42:35.961-04:002010-05-17T17:42:35.961-04:00@Diane: That makes total sense -- Randall stated t...@Diane: That makes total sense -- Randall stated that he was in advertising with a year of college under his belt when he enlisted.Homegrown {& the Bug}https://www.blogger.com/profile/16425145855413263833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-58959829591314291702010-05-17T14:26:20.044-04:002010-05-17T14:26:20.044-04:00@Diane - I'm sorry, I didn't realize my em...@Diane - I'm sorry, I didn't realize my email address was not on the main page of my blog. <br /><br />If you click on VIEW MY COMPLETE PROFILE (right side bar) you are taken to a page that has my email contact. <br /><br />Thank you!<br />LorineOlive Tree Genealogyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381110998759242462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-14017265119379328542010-05-17T14:26:20.045-04:002010-05-17T14:26:20.045-04:00I found Randall and Margaret's previous addres...I found Randall and Margaret's previous address too but it looks like she is gone as well, so it didn't seem to me that the two sets of owners were related. <br /><br />I did find a family tree of someone related to Randall though. It lists two living children so perhaps the owner of the tree will get back to me and I can forward her contact information to Olive Tree or she'll visitHomegrown {& the Bug}https://www.blogger.com/profile/16425145855413263833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-18498190584576738762010-05-17T13:44:31.148-04:002010-05-17T13:44:31.148-04:00Looks like Randall may have worked for an advertis...Looks like Randall may have worked for an advertising agency? This is from an article regarding a radio station winning an award (Columbus Telegram 1963). <br /><br />Judges were George Round of<br />Ihe University of Nebraska public<br />relations deparlmenl, Walt Gibbs<br />of KSWI in Council Bluffs, .Iowa,<br />and Randall Packard of an<br />Omaha advertising agency.Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-84161581359755729932010-05-17T13:42:51.104-04:002010-05-17T13:42:51.104-04:00I have found Randall/Margaret's address in Neb...I have found Randall/Margaret's address in Nebraska, along with info for the current owner of the house who may have further info. I don't feel comfortable posting that personal information - is there an email address I can forward to?Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-57256320084154962032010-05-17T11:42:35.273-04:002010-05-17T11:42:35.273-04:00I really don't think the Howard Eugene Packard...I really don't think the Howard Eugene Packard that died in the war is the man we're looking for.<br />Randall has one sister that I mentioned, Francis Mina, and she died in Omaha, Nebraska (married a Coffey) so it seems the family mostly settled there.<br /><br />The Pennsylvania link just doesn't seem plausible to me. In the early 90s, there is a listing for Margaret and Randall Homegrown {& the Bug}https://www.blogger.com/profile/16425145855413263833noreply@blogger.com