Served on Tinian island for one year. Arrived on the island December 24 or 25th in 1944.Left in December 1945. Servrd with the 325th Signal Corps Wing.
1,300,000
Segregated, non-combat support units.
He served in England and Algeria while flying B-17s and then in the states for about two years learning to fly the B-29 and training the 509th Composite Group. The group transferred to Tinian Island from which the attack on Hiroshima was made.
it served as a gateway for immigrants entering the united states
They lacked any experience in warfare.
1,300,000
If you served in a combat zone yes. If not, you are a war era veteran.
1,300,000 or 1.3 million
Only veterans who have served in an overseas combat zone may join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Veterans who served during any war, not necessarily in combat, are eligible for membership in the American Legion.
Segregated, non-combat support units.
A US military serviceman who has served in a combat zone is commonly referred to as a combat veteran. They have experienced active combat operations and have been exposed to the dangers and challenges of warfare.
He served as a member of the Illinois Militia during the Black Hawk War, but never saw combat.
He served in England and Algeria while flying B-17s and then in the states for about two years learning to fly the B-29 and training the 509th Composite Group. The group transferred to Tinian Island from which the attack on Hiroshima was made.
4.5%
Yes, he served in the Army Air Corps during World War 2, but did not see combat. He made training films.
Yes, someone can be considered a veteran even if they did not see combat. A veteran is generally defined as a person who has served in the military, regardless of their role or whether they were deployed to a combat zone.
Ellis Island served primarily as a detention center for alien enemies, those considered to be inadmissible and others.