I don't know how long he served, but my grandpa told me he was a ground crew member with the AVG. I was seeing how to look up records of this or anything I could find out about him. His name is Louie Baima. Any help would be greatly appriciated.

Matt

I found his serivce number online. It's 37734955

His code number was 5? 5Philippine Scouts (Officers and Enlisted Men)

NO#No branch assignment

This was taken from NARA - AAD - Display Full Records - Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938 - 1946 (Enlistment Records)

But I can't find any details on where he was assigned or to what group. Any ideas?

I found info on his brother, but not him.

Johnie Baima Branch U.S. Army Rank Corporal Home Town Dunkirk, KS (now lives in Pittsburg, KS) Wartime Service Dates 1944-1946 Wartime Locations China, Burma, India Major Battles he walked Leo Road in the jungles of Burma during WWII Military Service Dates 1944-1946 Unit Special Services (The Mars Task Force) Accomplishments Medals

4 Bronze Stars, Combat Badge, Burma Star, CBI Theatre, 6 Ribbons, Medal from a General

I found him and his brother. They both were in the Mars Task Force in Burma. Anybody have any info on this?

I guess I have found all Im going to find on him.

Well, here is a quick link on The Mars force

You Said he was part of the AVG.
Perhaps you can try the website for the AVG. Maybe someone will remember him.
Since you have his service Number you should be able to get a copy of his records by maling in the form found here

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Yea, he must have done something with the AVG before he actually enlisted in the Army.

edit-Thank you for the links.