2011: RALPH LUCARELLA: WWII PATRIOT AND VALUED CONTRIBUTOR TO THIS BLOG

I dug deep into the "WWII" folder in the Hamilton Library Database and came up with this vignette graphic of Ralph Lucarella. As any regular visitor to this website will attest, Ralph is a valued visitor who adds very valuable historic insights to our Hamilton Library Local History blog. I "Photoshopped" the original photo which was too light on the lower right of the photo. A bit of contrast added to that particular spot brought the exposure up to the same level as the upper portion. Ralph, I would appreciate it if you verify that I have you as a Navy Vet. I wanted to say the "SeaBees" but wasn't sure. I also tried to read the name on the side of the hood on your Jeep, but the contrast was too light to identify it. Details from you on the above graphic will be appreciated. (When, Where, What your Navy job was, etc.)

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JoeZ said...

Tom: I second your very words. God Bless Ralph.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Ralph Lucarella said...

HI JOE AND TOM....MY SON SENT OTHER PHOTOS TO MACK SHOWING ME WITH MATES ON THE ISLAND OF ESPIRITO SANTOS IN THE CORAL SEA. I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE FLEET POST OFFICE WHEN I WAS DRAFTED FROM THE POST OFFICE DEPT. WE WERE WITH MOSTLY THE MARINES AND ARMY AND OUR ADDRESS WAS NAVY 140. MOST OF THE INVASIONS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC ASSEMBLED AT OUR BASE AND WE HAD THE DUTY TO SEE THAT THE GOT THROUGH. THE LARGEST INVASIONS INVOLVED THE ARMY, NAVY AND MARINES. I USED MY JEEP TO PICK UP MAIL FROM THE SHIPS COMING IN FROM THE USA.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Ralph Lucarella Jr said...

Anybody interested in seeing some more pics of my Dad in WWII can find them here. http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?albumId=704937012209&ownerId=46925330509

Monday, July 25, 2011

Tom Glover said...

HI RALPH JR. I TRIED TO OPEN THAT KODAK GALLERY.COM LINK WHICH YOU SENT, BUT A BLACK SCREEN WITH A ROTATING WHEEL JUST KEPT SPINNING SPINNING AND THE SCRAPBOOK DOES NOT OPEN AT LEAST ON MY TWO COMPUTERS. ANYWAY, THANKS FOR KEEPING DAD'S HERITAGE IN FRONT OF THE PUBLIC. HE'S ANOTHER OF OUR WWII HEROIC PATRIOTS. TOM GLOVER

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

1937: THIS ONE'S FOR YOU, RALPH LUCARELLA

As regular followers and visitors to this blog are well aware, "Local History With A Personal Touch" is proudly printed on the regular home page graphic when one clicks on www.glover320.blogspot.com. Even though it isn't on my current Kuser Park summer program, it will return when I change back to my regular home page graphics. The late Ralph Lucarella was a card-carrying member of "The Greatest Generation" who all of us love and respect. Ralph added immeasurably to the history listed on this blog with his retrospective looks back to his younger years as a local boy growing up in what was and still can be the greatest city in New Jersey.

"Lucarella Snares City Twilight 1st Half Batting Title With .500!"

1947: CHAMBERSBURG CHESTNUT SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Ralph Lucarella, I would hope that you, and a number of other veteran Chambersburgers will recognize some of the guys on the Fabian softball team. We'd like to know all we can about the Fabians and the league in which they played.

1943: RALPH LUCARELLA,, USN

From the "NOTABLE PERSONS" and "WWII" folders, this enhanced photo of a gentleman who has added many historically valuable first person comments to the many posts on this blog. I only wish there were more seniors like Ralph who were computer literate. It sure would add a ton of valuable comments to the many posts on this blog.