Databse of US military deaths in WW2

Hopefully someone can help me find details of a US soldier who died in Northern Ireland in 1942.

He died on 30 Sept-1 Oct after an incident in Antrim town. I believe his surname was Jenkins and he served with 28th QM Truck Reg but I'm not certain on this.

That's the only info I have - is there a US military database, similar to the Commowealth War Graves Commission website in the UK, where I can search casualties by date/surname etc? I have been unable to find one so far.

If there isn't, is there somewhere I can contact in the US to further my search?

If I can get his details I plan to make a search for any documents/info relating to this incident, a violent death involving different units of the US military.

This may involve medical reports, court-martials, investigations etc

Again, any help on where I can obtain this information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

PFC William Clyde Jenkins
Indiana
19 May 1919 to 30 Sep 1942
28 QM Truck Regt

Buried at Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY

I also found him on the WWII Casualty list for Vanderburgh County in Indiana which gives us his ASN 15044742 and indicates DNB for "Died Non-Battle".

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The next thing you should do is request his IDPF (Individual Deceased Personnel File). It can take some time to get the file, so the sooner you request it, the better. You can also try requesting his OMPF (Official Military Personnel File).

I hope that helps get you started.

 

Thanks so much - really appreciated. Alfie

 

His Electronic Enlistment Record provides a little more info, like date of enlistment (8 Aug 1940), place of birth (Kentucky), race & citizenship ("Negro, citizen"), and civilian occupation (driver).

There really isn't one all encompassing online database. The NARA maintains the Electronic Army Enlistment Records that I referenced above. The American Battle Monuments Commision (ABMC) maintains a database of US military personnel buried in American Military cemeteries.