help us to find the soldier SCHUELER

[dudule44]

Good morning,
we found in FRANCE the dog tag of American soldier.
We would like to give it to him or his family.
Please help me to find this soldier or his family.
information raised on the plate is the following:
Herbert C Schueler roll: 17161949 born in 1922 in ILLINOIS perhaps in Columbia.
I give you a photo of the dog tag and a photo of american soldiers near the place where we found the dog tag. ( perhaps herbert schueler is in this photo).





Thanks

 

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[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Here's a listing for a man with the same name but born in 1926 who enlisted in Harrison County, Indiana. I believe the Columbia, Ill. reference is to the next of kin or 'in case of emergency' name and address (in Columbia).
http://genealogytrails.com/ind/harrison/ww2army.html
Here's a better reference:
http://aad.archives.gov/aad/display-partial-records.jsp?f=3475&mtch=1&q=17161949&cat=all&dt=893&tf=F
And another:
http://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-...l&tf=F&q=17161949&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=1450594

 

[Ken Reckart]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Maybe this will help you find him; On findagrave.com has his obit; Born May 28,1926 in Indiana, Died Dec 29,2001 in Kentucky. He served with the 17th Airborne in World War 11 (I will check back later to see if it was him. in a few days or so.) Hope it helps. (Ken)

 

[dudule44]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Thanks for your help.
I need more help to find schueler herbert.
Dudule44

 

[dudule44]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Up please.................

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

The "T-43" represents the year this soldier received his tenanus shot; 1943.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Here's some more:
"HERBERT C SCHUELER

Herbert C. Schueler was born at Columbia, the son of
William Schueler and his wife nee Ida Oerter. He was
married to Miss Leola Ludwig, daughter of Philip Ludwig
and his wife Anna, nee Naumann. This union was blessed
with one daughter, Wendy Lou.

Mr. Schueler attended the Columbia public school and
graduated from the Columbia High School. He attended
the David Rankin Trade School, taking Architectural
Drafting and Construction Technique at night school. He
studied with the Chicago Technical College by correspon-
dence, taking estimating and construction. While with the
U. S. Army in France he attended the Biaritz American
University, Biaritz, France, taking courses relating to con-
struction.

Mr. Schueler is a general contractor with Schueler
Brothers, Contractors and Builders, Inc. He is president of
the Monroe Building and Supply Co., president of Colum-
bia Development Co., Inc., and director of Schueler Bros.
Inc., Credit Union.

Monroe Building and Supply Co. started in 1952. Offi-
cers were Herbert Schueler, president; William Schueler,
vice president; Clarence Schueler, secretary-treasurer.
They procured buildings from Jefferson Barracks and cut
them down in sections, transported them to Columbia and
set them up for lumber storage.

Schueler Bros. Contractors and Builders was organized
in 1921 with William Schueler head of the organization.
In 1938 Clarence Schueler came into the business and in
1940 Herbert Schueler joined it and the name was changed
to William Schueler and Sons.

During World War II when both boys were in the
service and there was a scarcity of building materials a
brief interruption in business was necessary. But after the
return of the boys after the war the two boys carried on
the business, with the senior partner dropping out. The
firm became Schueler Bros., Contractors and Builders until
1959, when the partnership was incorporated.

Herbert Schueler is president of this incorporation;
William Schueler, vice president and Clarence Schueler,
secretary and treasurer.


He belongs to Columbia Post 581 American Legion,
and is also a member of the Legion Drill Team.

Source:
http://libsysdigi.library.uiuc.edu/...columbi00slsn/historyofcolumbi00slsn_djvu.txt

Note: This information is as of 1959. I'll keep looking.
Don........

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

I think he may still be alive. Another source said a man by that name living in Columbia is 88 years old. That would fit. I called Columbia information, they said that number is restricted (unlisted). I'll keep trying.

 

[Monty]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Wow, interesting, hope you find him or some of his family. He would have been in France about the time my father was in WWII. Please keep us informed if you reach someone. Monty

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Found him!
And talked to him!
I'll now coordinate with 'dudule44' getting this tag back to Herbert Schueler.
Don.......

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

dudule44
In what town or area was this tag found?
I also sent you an Email.
Don.....

 

[lafatlife]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Found him!
And talked to him!
I'll now coordinate with 'dudule44' getting this tag back to Herbert Schueler.
Don.......

That is awesome!!!! Great work! I applaud you sir!!!

 

[DigginThePast]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Found him!
And talked to him!
I'll now coordinate with 'dudule44' getting this tag back to Herbert Schueler.
Don.......

Nice job! Kudos.

 

[DanFL1962]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Great job everyone!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

dudele44,
Can you please confirm receipt of an Email I sent you today?

 

[dudule44]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

thanks Don

send message to this box [email protected]


Im very happy you found Mister SCHUELER

 

[Monty]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

Wonderful outcome. Our WWII vets are going "missing in action" at a fast clip and not many are left now days. Brings a tear to my eyes because of their uncommon valor. Monty

 

[RGINN]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

dudule44: I'm just a regular American and my views and life don't get featured on the TV news. Thank you for what you done. I got a lot of friends who speak French and I can stumble through it, so merci, merci beaucoup. You deserve an honorable mention.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

There is much more to this story and it will be told during the coming weeks.
One thing is for sure: It's a race against time.
Don....

 

[mts]

Re: help us to find the soldier schueler

This is a wonderful story! Please keep us posted.