Do you know what branch of service he was in ? If you can find his form DD214 , his selective service number should be on it. Back then , you SS# was not used for this purpose.Your chances increase if he was a Purple Heart receipient.
Write to the Depart. of the pertinent service with all possible info. Best of luck to you , and our thanks to your Dad on our Veteran's Day .
Yes, it was topedoed and was sunk, and i believe the crew were picked up by the HMS Belfast and returned to England, my dad served on her.
I like this title for World War 2: The War Fought by the Best Generation of The 20th Century. They have been given that label and it is the absolute truth. My dad fought in that war and there has yet to be another generation like them.
the wd stands for 'war departmnet' not sure about the rest though sorry. can you ask him?
yes
Eric Egan was my grandfather. My Dad nevr talked about those times. My Dad Michael Egan can be googled and foundas he taught as a professor of English at UMASS for 32+ years.
He served in the German army in World War 1 (1914-1918).
In World War 1 (1914-18) he served in the German army.
"Veterans" is a term used to describe anyone who has ever Honorably served in the Armed Forces
You can find out if your dad won the bronze star in World War 2 by contacting the military records center in St. Louis, MO.
Yes, it was topedoed and was sunk, and i believe the crew were picked up by the HMS Belfast and returned to England, my dad served on her.
It is likely that your dad has the same benefits as any veteran who served in World War II, although he should contact the VA to find out more information. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill into law granting veteran status to merchant mariners who served in war -? prior to such legislation, they were considered civilians and did not receive any of the veteran's benefits given to members of the U.S. armed forces.
My Dad was born on 5/19/1918, the year WWI ended. Served in the Army Air Corp during WWII and is still living and in good health. Way to go Dad!
Gary Paulsen's father worked as a soldier in the military.
Probably not, unless your great grandfather was someone famous, or he was at least somewhat well-known. We don't archive old photos, but there are some online sites that do. You may be able to find photos of the men who served in his military unit, or even find photos of places where he served. But unless there was a reason for someone to take his picture during the war, it's not something most archives would have.
Yes!!!!!!
My dad was in the 67th Maintenance Battalion in Vietnam between 66-68.
The link below contains several links, some of which might be helpful to you. The best of luck in your search.