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Frank C. Fagan US Army

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  1. USMC

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    [TD="width: 100%"]Frank C. Fagan[/TD]
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    [TD="width: 100%"]Corporal, U.S. Army
    Service # 31279385
    11th Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment[/TD]
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    [TD="width: 100%"]Entered the Service from: Connecticut
    Died: 3-May-45
    Buried at: Plot N Row 7 Grave 45
    Manila American Cemetery
    Manila, Philippines

    NEED INFORMATION REGARDING:
    UNIT
    POSSIBLE LIVING VETERANS FROM UNIT
    ANY ACTIONS UNIT UNDERTOOK

    He was the cousin of my grandmother. In her old age she has not been able to make the trip to Manila to visit her cousin. Unfortunately, not a single member of my family has had the opportunity to visit him since 1945. It would be greatly appreciated if I could garner some information regarding CPL. Fagan.

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    I called the National archives but they haven't really helped
     
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    Wonder if you have considered asking for Cpl. Fagan's Individual Deceased Personnel File?
    Kerrd5 was good enough to leave a sample letter and address. Think his unit will be included in the information plus a lot more. Dave

    Here is a revised sample letter to request one:

    U.S. Army Human Resources Command
    ATTN: FOIA Office
    1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
    Fort Knox, KY 40122

    Dear Sirs,

    IAW with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), I should like to
    request a copy of the Individual Deceased Personnel File for my
    uncle, John Smith, who died in World War II.

    Below is his personal information:

    - NAME: John Smith
    - RANK: PFC
    - ASN:
    - UNIT:
    - DATE OF DEATH:

    I realize that this will take some time, and I will be patient.
    Naturally, I am prepared to pay any costs necessary for the
    production and mailing of the file.


     
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  4. Biak

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    Buten42 has the best advice and I'd try to request the files. I've found this pdf that explains a little of the CIC in WW2 and has an overview of it's SWPA operations. You may be able to gleam a few hints/clues from it. I did not see a specific reference to the 11th. At the least it is an interesting read.
    http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/army/cic-wwii.pdf
    This is where I found the link for the CIC pdf and also a good place to start.
    Chapter 5- World War II Military Intelligence at the Center

    Good luck and keep us posted.
     
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    I would definitely agree with Buten42 about requesting his IDPF. I obtained my great uncle's IDPF and am very glad I did.
     
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    how long does it usually take?
     
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    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    It will probably be about 4 months. However, I was pretty pleased with what I got so it was worth the wait.
     
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