Details for soldier killed during training

Hello,
I'm looking for information on Pvt. Joseph L. Halat, who was killed during training maneuvers at Camp Blanding, Florida, July of 1945. The information I have is that he was with the 232nd Infantry, 64th Regiment, B Company. I'd like to find our more details about his death if possible. Suggestions for a good place to start? Thanks!

 

Lou's suggestion to request his IDPF (Individual Deceased Personnel File) may be your best bet. Found the following which has some info that will be needed in requesting his records:

Genesee County WWII Gold Star Memorial Book

"Joseph L. Halat was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Halat, Albion Road, Oakfield, New York, who came here as children from Poland. Joseph was born in their farm home on February 24, 1926. There were four boys and two girls. He attended school at Five Corners and Oakfield High School until he was sixteen when he stopped to work for his father on the muck.. He loved that work and planned to make it his life work. When he was eighteen he began working winter for the United States Gypsum Paper Mill and in Spring he would go to the muck. He belonged to St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church.

March 1945, Joseph entered service, Serial No. 42 174 686. He was undergoing basic training in Company B, 232d Infantry Training Battalion, 64th Regiment at Camp Blanding, Fla.

He had served but eleven weeks when he was killed in a training accident during manoeuvres, Thursday, July 19, 1945. He was 19 years old.

Private Halat’s body arrived north with military escort. Services were held from his late home and St. Cecilia’s Church. Military services were conducted by Hiram Luhman Post, American Legion. Burial was in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery."

 

Thanks Lou and Tommy. Appreciate it! I've seen the Genesee County Gold Star Mother's book - lots of good information there.