Posted: 5/28/2007 6:53:42 PM EDT
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My Uncle was MIA in the Phillipines on 27 October 1944. There is mystery on his death. My Grandmother was visited by a person that was in his Infantry unit, and told her and her old brother how my Uncle died. I have been told a few diffrent stories, as such changes a bit over time. I am asking the Arfcommers to help me get into touch with anyone that fought in the Phillipines or Pacific theater from 1942 to October of 1944. PVT Jesse Pardo US Army 19th Infantry, 24th Division FT. William Mckinley, Manila Phillipines. I would appreciate to talk to anyone who knew of or knew my Uncle if they are still around. I know a shot in the dark, but I want to give closure somewhat to my Grandmother. Figured that this would be read by more who may have a father or grandfather that served at this time in this unit or one that was with them. Thanks for your help. You can contact me at [email protected] or the arfcom message system. EDIT: This morning 27May I found out through the ancestory website that he was awarded a Bronze star , which surpised my entire family. I am going through other channels to get the information I want including meeting wiht my Congressman to help get records in a timely fashion. No one in my family ever heard of the Bronze Star being awarded. Thanks for your help ARFCOM 
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Would appear that your Uncle become MIA during the Leyte operations in October of 1944. Search through books written about the 24th Division in Leyte and of the 19th Infantry Regiment (of which I assume he was a part.) Compare that with the stories you have been told by the vets that were with them. Good luck in your search. F.A.S. Out |
I believe that all army personnel that were awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge were also automatically awarded the Bronze Star at the end of the war. |
Good luck with what you find. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Infantryman_Badge
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Have you contacted the 24th Infantry Division Association? 24th Infantry Division Association Website |
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Do you have a copy of his service record? www.archives.gov/veterans/faqs/ |
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First, order his records from the military records archive: www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/ Unfortunately, there was a large fire at the facility in the early 70's that destroyed most of the WWII records, but they may have something on your uncle. The times I've requested records, the turn around was pretty quick...so a letter to your Congress critter probably won't speed up the process. Good luck with your search. |