Awhile back I submitted a request to the National Archives and Records Administration about the 591st AAA Bn. I hadn't herd anything from them so...
Oh yeah, When I registered here pretty much all I knew was that he served on Attu. And I definitely plan to stay. I've pretty much become obsessed...
Thanks everyone I believe this bit of info filled in the last gap. I now know every unit he was in from entry to exit of service. He entered...
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He may have been added to the 443rd Chemical Mortar battalion cause the 591st was disbanded on January 26, 1945 but he was not discharged till...
I saw his post on the Attu guest book. And after exchanging a few emails I pointed him to my photo thread. Sadly neither of us had any new info...
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I got the album in the mail today. I'm pretty happy with it. There are some interesting pictures. A few of them are definitely men my grandpa...
Hey man, Glad to see you made an account. This is a great site with tons of helpful posters.
On July 1, 1944 he would have been on Attu. He arrived back in the US on December 16, 1944. He was discharged in Texas, but at Camp Fannin not...
Yeah he was in the Army. Can you tell me what that all stands for? Thanks guys, But I'm a little lost here, What does all this mean?
Wow, the detail is amazing! I can't wait to see more Welcome.
Welcome, And good luck with your research. You came to the right place there are tons of very knowledgeable posters here.
I was looking over my grandpas discharge paper again, and noticed something. Question 6 says Organization. What is this for? Also can anyone...
Welcome! Consider yourself lucky that your father is so willing to speak of his experiences. Not all veterans are comfortable talking about it. I...
I have seen the Attu guest book. I sent emails to few that posted about the 78th, But I have not received a response. I even signed the guest book...
I havent been able to find anything. All I know is he was the colonel for the 78th C.A. Rg during the battle for Attu. I assume W.R. are initials...
Sadly I couldn't get any info on my grandpas jeep from the link. But it was interesting none the less. Thanks!
