Help Identifying cap pin

Trying to put together family history and I am having trouble identifying the pin on my grandfathers cap in this photo, my grandfather is on the left and the man beside him was a good friend believe his last name was Gibson any help on what the pin is would be appreciated thanks

 

This photo as well as the photo in the other thread (Grandfathers ww2 service questions) were almost certainly taken during or just after basic training. The shoulder sleeve insignia appears to be the basic Army Air Forces patch.



The picture is not clear enough to make out much detail on the pin, but it is probably the DUI (Distinguished Unit Insignia) of their training unit. As training unit insignia, it's a bit more difficult to find info about them.

 

Thank you very much TD-Tommy for the reply it's hard to put together history with just a few photos

 

I know what you mean. I am trying to research the WWII of one of my uncles with just a few bits of info. I have found that, especially with small towns, the local newspaper archives can be helpful. They often will run stories on local servicemen or publish their mailing address which almost always includes the name of their unit. However, the newspapers can sometimes be inaccurate so it's a good idea to find other sources as confirmation.

 

Yes your right I found a book at my local library thats called "Young American Patriots" and I found my grandfather and 2 of his brothers in it it lists his brothers units but on his is just says "Lubbock TX and San Antonio TX" but it is a fine resorce for info

 

Try the newspapers for 1943-45 or whatever timeframe makes sense. They would likely be at the library or local historical society. As I said, if they published his mailing address, it should include the unit he was in, not just the city & state.

 

OK thanks i'll try that next i know in 1944 i think it was all soldies were assigned to a Base Unit

 

The photo is backwards, isn't it?

 

yeah for some reason all that i have is backwards

 

The picture on the other thread is mirror image also-patch and badge should be on the left.
I see this a lot and don't have the faintest idea why.

 

Here is a "Flipped" copy of the photo above

 

I believe i have identified the hat pin as this one

 

Yes! Much better. Could I ask how you did that-I have one I need to correct.

 

I opened it with "Paint" clicked "Rotate" then "Flip Horizontal"