Posted: 2/5/2009 9:27:39 PM EDT
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I'd like to know more about my grandfather. He's a veteran of the 2nd world war and Korea. I have snippets about his service and I know some people here can find things out. I've been thinking about him recently and would really love to see him again although it most likely will not happen. I don't want to lose what I do know, but I'd like to know even more. Aside from physically going to the Library of Congress, which I can't do, do I have any other options?
I honestly feel kind of strange asking here. It was tough enough telling myself to hit the submit button. |
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I'd like to know more about my grandfather. He's a veteran of the 2nd world war and Korea. I have snippets about his service and I know some people here can find things out. I've been thinking about him recently and would really love to see him again although it most likely will not happen. I don't want to lose what I do know, but I'd like to know even more. Aside from physically going to the Library of Congress, which I can't do, do I have any other options? I honestly feel kind of strange asking here. It was tough enough telling myself to hit the submit button. If you have any more information on your grandpa there are several of us that may be able to point you in the right direction. Lots of unit records are starting to show up online. Also, there are various veterans groups, alumni associations, and similar things. If you can get any more information- dates of service, units assigned to, names of buddies/commanders/etc. that can help a lot. Finally, you say seeing him is not likely to happen. If he is still with us can you talk to him? Oh, I'm in Korea and in the Army and have some access to historical archives |
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If you have any more information on your grandpa there are several of us that may be able to point you in the right direction. Lots of unit records are starting to show up online. Also, there are various veterans groups, alumni associations, and similar things. If you can get any more information- dates of service, units assigned to, names of buddies/commanders/etc. that can help a lot. Finally, you say seeing him is not likely to happen. If he is still with us can you talk to him? Oh, I'm in Korea and in the Army and have some access to historical archives Well, where do I start? I don't exactly want to put his name out on a public forum, but I can send you a link. He's most definitely still alive but he has a really hard time remembering how to get dressed let alone who I am. I'll IM you that link. Thanks for your answer. 
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| Since your grandfather is still alive I assume you can get his full name, DOB, and maybe his service number. You can go through the National Personnel Records Center to get his service record. Be advised that the fire in 1973 destroyed records with last names A through J, so getting a detailed 201 file may not be possible. |