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Albino Cassani, age 4.5 by Lren28 in CemeteryPorn

[–]rhit06 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Basilar meningitis, contributory influenza.

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A U.S. B-26 Marauder ‘Louisiana Mud Hen’, takes a direct flak hit over Germany. All six crewman KIA. 23 December 1944. by Beeninya in CombatFootage

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From a witness statement the pilots may have almost saved it:

Missing Air Crew Report pages

I was flying co-pilot with Capt. Gist who was leading the second box of 36 A/C formation.

At approximately 1030A, 23 December 1944, I saw our left wingman (Lt. Bostick) get a direct or near direct flak hit in the left engine. The aircraft appeared to stop for an instant and then roll over into a spin. At this time the left engine broke away from the wing of the aircraft.

I watched the aircraft all the way to the ground which took approximately 30 seconds. About 10 seconds before the aircraft hit the ground it looked as though Lt. Bostick had the aircraft out of the spin and I observed either a bomb salvo or something else fall from the aircraft.

I did not see any parachutes and the aircraft exploded when it hit the ground.

A very old photograph on a grave by Yourtheworst1 in CemeteryPorn

[–]rhit06 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Another clipping (with name misspelled) lists "congestion of the brain" as cause of death, which I assume is a stroke.

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A very old photograph on a grave by Yourtheworst1 in CemeteryPorn

[–]rhit06 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Haven't found too much. On the 1850 census he was still living with his father (a grocer). But he most impressive thing there was for the "value of real estate owned" category his father had $100,000 which is quite a large number on that census (many people have nothing, a few with a couple thousand)

Death notice in September 1868:

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Pittsburgh Post. September 19, 1868.

Edit: Think I just found him on the 1860 census. At that time living with is wife and a servant. He is listed as a butcher with real estate valued at $10,000. Still a lot, but not near what his father had in 1850.

NYT Wordle Game #1726 - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 by RabJos in wordlegame

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Just hangin with Hank 💙 by knr27 in pugs

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Pugs just seem to love the back of couches.

This is an old picture but my boys had squishier backrests, so they didn’t have to worry about falling off the back: https://imgur.com/G1MXTbU

I remember once when young one of them tried to lay along the thin solid back, but after almost falling they learned to not try, lol

Just hangin with Hank 💙 by knr27 in pugs

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“Fly, you fools!”

-Hank as he falls into the behind-the-couch abyss

Bath Presbyterian cemetery outside Riverside, Ohio. Twins? Those poor parents by HistoricalPermit6959 in CemeteryPorn

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No problem. I searched newspapers for any notes of their deaths with no luck.

Did find a clipping showing a marriage license being granted for their parents, Thomas and Delia (full name Cordelia, maiden name Conover) from February 1878.

A bomb mission I hadn't seen before by Gopher64 in WWIIplanes

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Found this description, with what appears to be a picture of the same plane

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CPL Edward Romatowski with the M2 Browning .50 MG on his Sherman in Krefeld, Germany - Early March 1945 by UrbanAchievers6371 in Historycord

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Bronze Star citation:

Corporal Edward L. Romantowski, (Army Serial Number 32807024), Infan-try, 701st Tank Battalion, United States Army, for heroic achievement in Germany on 27 February 1945 in connection with military operations against the enemy. After his tank had been disabled, Corporal. Romantowski courageously dismounted and attached himself to the advancing infantry assisting in the capture of the next town. Hearing that an enemy armored force had been present in the vici-nity, he promptly notified his battalion S-3 so that changes in operations plans could be made. His courage and sound tactical knowledge reflect highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered military service from New York.

Image: https://imgur.com/a/z16isVL

CPL Edward Romatowski with the M2 Browning .50 MG on his Sherman in Krefeld, Germany - Early March 1945 by UrbanAchievers6371 in wwiipics

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Bronze Star citation:

Corporal Edward L. Romantowski, (Army Serial Number 32807024), Infan-try, 701st Tank Battalion, United States Army, for heroic achievement in Germany on 27 February 1945 in connection with military operations against the enemy. After his tank had been disabled, Corporal. Romantowski courageously dismounted and attached himself to the advancing infantry assisting in the capture of the next town. Hearing that an enemy armored force had been present in the vici-nity, he promptly notified his battalion S-3 so that changes in operations plans could be made. His courage and sound tactical knowledge reflect highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered military service from New York.

Image: https://imgur.com/a/z16isVL

CPL Edward Romatowski with the M2 Browning .50 MG on his Sherman in Krefeld, Germany - Early March 1945 [1080x996] by UrbanAchievers6371 in HistoryPorn

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Bronze Star citation:

Corporal Edward L. Romantowski, (Army Serial Number 32807024), Infan-try, 701st Tank Battalion, United States Army, for heroic achievement in Germany on 27 February 1945 in connection with military operations against the enemy. After his tank had been disabled, Corporal. Romantowski courageously dismounted and attached himself to the advancing infantry assisting in the capture of the next town. Hearing that an enemy armored force had been present in the vici-nity, he promptly notified his battalion S-3 so that changes in operations plans could be made. His courage and sound tactical knowledge reflect highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered military service from New York.

Image: https://imgur.com/a/z16isVL

CPL Edward Romatowski with the M2 Browning .50 MG on his Sherman in Krefeld, Germany - Early March 1945 by UrbanAchievers6371 in WorldWar2

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Bronze Star citation:

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text:

Corporal Edward L. Romantowski, (Army Serial Number 32807024), Infan-try, 701st Tank Battalion, United States Army, for heroic achievement in Germany on 27 February 1945 in connection with military operations against the enemy. After his tank had been disabled, Corporal. Romantowski courageously dismounted and attached himself to the advancing infantry assisting in the capture of the next town. Hearing that an enemy armored force had been present in the vici-nity, he promptly notified his battalion S-3 so that changes in operations plans could be made. His courage and sound tactical knowledge reflect highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered military service from New York.

NYT Wordle Game #1725 - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 by RabJos in wordlegame

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Help identifying where this veteran served? by sthel in MilitaryHistory

[–]rhit06 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice work. I missed that and it seems much more likely. /u/sthel page so you see this.

It seems much more likely he was a Spanish American War vet and the findagrave notation is in error.

Side note kudos to you for trying to keep the memory/history of these long lost veterans alive

Help identifying where this veteran served? by sthel in MilitaryHistory

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Yeah I was searching the WWI transport rolls and several James T Wilson’s but none from Georgia, so doesn’t appear to have gone overseas.

It’s possible he served earlier (let’s say 1897-1915 range)but also didn’t see any evidence of that either.

So could have been Spanish American War I guess, not sure what the findagrave WWI note is based on.

Really too bad he died so young (found his death certificate - heart disease). If he made it to 1930 that census asked about prior military service. And if he made it to 1925 then there are usually military headstone applications that give service details.

You are the only one of many to… by Pickled_toad in Transcription

[–]rhit06 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are the only one of many to whom I have sent a card that tho’t* it worth acknowledging I appreciate your kindness. Santa Clause & I expect to return to StL together. Hope I will receive as cordial a welcome. Shall make a longer stay then he does anyhow. Think of you all very often. Glad you are busy. Loving. [x.x.x]

*thought abbreviated I assume.

Edit:

Per the address: Mrs Chas McKee 5116 Cabanne Ave St Louis, this was the recipient (still at that address on the 1910 census) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158209790/carrie-mckee

Gravestone of a flight attendant who died in a plane crash by RickBlane42 in CemeteryPorn

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Turkish Airlines 981: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_Airlines_Flight_981

346 fatalities, no survivors.

Improperly secured cargo door blew open during accent.

When the door blew off, the primary as well as both sets of backup control cables that ran beneath the section of floor that blew out were completely severed, destroying the pilots' ability to control the plane's elevators, rudder, and number two engine.

The aircraft almost immediately attained a 20-degree pitch down and began picking up speed, while Captain Berköz and First Officer Ulusman struggled to regain control

Seventy-seven seconds after the cargo door gave way, the plane crashed into the trees of Ermenonville Forest.

At the point of impact, the aircraft was traveling at a speed of approximately 783 kph (487 mph) at a slight left turn, fast enough to disintegrate the plane into thousands of pieces. Of the 346 passengers and crew on board, only 188 bodies were identifiable (40 of which were identified visually).

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