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Great Grandfather - Al Steward

Discussion in 'Military Service Records & Genealogical Research' started by Slavic Marksman, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. Slavic Marksman

    Slavic Marksman Member

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    Hi guys,my great grandfather Al Steward,sadly im not sure what Al stands for-hes from my fathers side and I dont have contact with my father. Anyway I believe he served in the US Army,he faught in ww1 and ww2 and all I know is that in ww2 he participated in the Normandy Invasion,He is buried in the Arlington National Cemetary today.
    Is there anyway I can find out what branch of military or unit he was in? Which battles he participated in?
    It would mean alot to me if theres any info I could find on him.

    Thanks
     
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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    With that sparse amount of information, it would nigh to impossible to find your GGrandfather. A full name and serial number would help you immeasurably.
     
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    Yeah thats what I thought as well,my grandfather his son I can try and ask for some info-Im sure he knows his full name and possily his serial #
    I'll see how it goes from there.

    Thanks for replying!
     
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    I reckon this is him:


    STEWARD, ALVIN D
    U.S.N.
    DATE OF BIRTH: 09/22/1889
    DATE OF DEATH: 12/15/1968
    BURIED AT: SECTION 35 SITE 5035
    ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
    C/O DIRECTOR ARLINGTON, VA 22211
    (703) 607-8000


    Steve W.
     
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    I also reckon this is his Enlistment Record, although his year of birth is given as 1908.

    Steve W.
     
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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    yeah, yeah, show me up GPR. I completely ignored the Arlington Cemetery mention. What a baffoon.

    Good job!
     
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    Jeff,

    Aw, shucks! :eek:

    Thanks - some you miss and some you don't! ;)

    Steve W.
     
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    Thank you very much.Yes that is for sure him! He did died in 1968. Thanks again for the info and link I appreciate it very much!I have some stuff that he brought back from the war that I will post in some other topic areas in the future.

    - SM
     
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    You're very welcome! :)

    Steve W.
     
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