U.S. Servicemen in Glasgow during WW2

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karrie bragg
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U.S. Servicemen in Glasgow during WW2

Post by karrie bragg » Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:17 pm

Can anyone recommend sites about U.S. servicemen (specifically the Navy) in Glasgow during WW2.

My father who was in the US Navy during WW2 met my mom who was from Glasgow. Both are deceased, but in researching my family history, I've been curious where exactly they may have met.

I've been to a few sites with regard to the Clydebank Blitz, etc.., but I haven't yet been able to find an answer.

Suggestions and/or any information are welcome.

Many thanks. Karrie

PS. I think my mom told me once many, many years ago, but you know how the ol' memory fades ...
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Lorna Allison
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Post by Lorna Allison » Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:25 am

Hi Karrie

I don't know of suitable sites on the web but as far as American service men meeting up with Glasgow lassies - look no further than the Locarno Ballroom, Sauchiehall Street. :D

The Americans had the money and the nylon stockings and the Glasgow girls could dance anyone's socks off :!:

The Locarno remained an institution for years in Glasgow, even I remember when you could go for a quick trip round the floor for half an hour at lunch time for 1/-.

Regards

Lorna
Researching:

PAUL: Lanarkshire;
TORRANCE: Lanarkshire
CROSGROVE: Ayrshire, Glasgow
ALLISON: Glasgow
PRICE: Monmouthshire
CURZON: Staffs, Monmouthshire
TAIT, HUME, MIDDLEMAS,: Roxburghshire
PRINGLE: Glasgow, Central Belt, Edinburgh
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paddyscar
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Post by paddyscar » Sat Jun 02, 2007 4:14 am

Hi Karrie:

The Los Angeles Public Library has 'Stars and Stripes Magazine' 1942-1945 on microfilm, available in the Central Library History Department.That may give some names that might ring a bell, because it would highlight places and events of interest to American servicemen and women.
Frances
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karrie bragg
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Post by karrie bragg » Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:40 pm

Thank you both for the information. It was very helpful. I did find sites about the Locarno with anecdotes and stories about U.S. servicemen.
I can definitely picture my parents meeting there.
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paddyscar
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Post by paddyscar » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:46 pm

Glad the sites were of use to you, Karrie.

Frances
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Lorna Allison
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Post by Lorna Allison » Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:09 pm

You're welcome Karrie. Glad to be of help.

Lorna
Researching:

PAUL: Lanarkshire;
TORRANCE: Lanarkshire
CROSGROVE: Ayrshire, Glasgow
ALLISON: Glasgow
PRICE: Monmouthshire
CURZON: Staffs, Monmouthshire
TAIT, HUME, MIDDLEMAS,: Roxburghshire
PRINGLE: Glasgow, Central Belt, Edinburgh
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karrie bragg
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Thanks

Post by karrie bragg » Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:57 am

Thank you about the info.
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