I recently aquired some more records for my grandfather, Robert Butcher. He was initially in the 54th Repl BN. He trained in NC and spent time...
One thing that I am interested in is how many mechanics were assigned to each firing BTRY.
There is another series of posts I started titled something like "trying to find my Grandfather's Unit" on down the list. It has most of the...
I am trying to figure out when he actually joined and left the Artillery BN. I have been in contact with a few surviving members of the 997th and...
I am trying to find a good book that would discuss the Army buildup to D-Day in England. My Grandfather was there as of 8 Jan. 44 and worked in...
I meant to say his discharge only lists one unit.
My grandfather's unit lists one unit; "A" Battery, 997th FA BN. It was part of the V Corp. Does this mean he was in this unit for the duration...
For anyone else looking for information on the 997th FA: http://www.crawfordenterprise.com/997/
I found the unit history online by using the search engine Dogpile.com. The fellow that put this together is apparently a vet of the unit and...
Just found this online. I guess I do have both in a way. All veterans from 1950 to the present time have a DD214 issued, those who have served...
Yes, I have the honorable discharge. The DD214 is a different form isn't it?
I am beginning to think I am confused about the DD214. What I have is from the courthouse and is titled: Record of Honorable Discharge from the...
Hey Marne. We were down in Savannah a couple years ago for a big BAR Savannah event. Man you guys have some viscous ants! Great city though.
OK, I see. So it looks like "A" battery was pretty much "In the rear with the gear" at this point, right? That could explain his stories about...
OK. Here is the next problem. He arrived in England in Jan. of 44. the 69th did not get there until December of 44. So I don't know what unit...
Here is a photo of him in a jeep. http://twigchair.com/Quickstart/ImageLib/Grandpa_in_jeep.jpg I cannot figure out how to get the photo on screen...
I don't know the name but we have probably crossed paths. I do more of the civilian thing. I joke around around and say that my persona is a...
There are four overseas bars. Should I assume the 997th was attached to different units of the 3rd Army as needed? Are there sources I could...
Thanks for all the info! I am printing it out now to absorb. My Grandfather shipped back toward the US on 7 Dec 45 and arrived US 20 Dec 45...
We found his discharge at the courthouse! He arrived in England 18 Jan 44. The unit listed is the 997th FA BN. I am having trouble finding that...