WWII buffs...

[southern151]

Hey guys, I got the chance to hold my great grandfather's discharge papers from the Army this weekend. It was a very powerful moment in my life. I literally caught chills while I held it and read it! Just to think that the last time he had put his hands on it, he was a very young man. He died when I was 16 and I didn't know the questions to ask when he was talking about the war on his deathbed. Now, I am left with a lot of questions and few answers.

My great grandmother wasn't willing to turn loose of this paper but did let me copy it. I want to know if any of you know of good sites to go to for looking up members of the military. This is something very important to me so, no nonsense please.

His name was Russell E. Traynor and served in Europe in the 179th Infantry, Company C. His papers state that arrived in the European Theather on June 22nd 1943 and departed on May 28 1945. He saw battle in Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Southern France, Rome-Arno and Rhineland. He was a Staff Seargeant at the time of his honorable discharge in June 1945.

If any of you have family that served in any war, I'd encourage you to look into it. If you already have, what direction do I need to go? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!