A few weeks ago I found an old USAAF footlocker. It had this on it: Lt. Richard L. Schlosser, 113th USAAF Base Unit Charleston, South Carolina, and what appears to be either 0-2077085 or 8-3877085. I have looked for info, but can't seem to find any. Any help is great. Thanks, gst121
The serial number is most likely 0-2077085 as he was an officer his serial number would be preceeded by the letter "O" and not a 'zero'.
I found this that might help; Might be a start. Name: Richard L Schlosser Birth Year: 1924 Race: White, Citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Ohio State of Residence: Ohio County or City: Montgomery Enlistment Date: 20 Feb 1943 Enlistment State: Ohio Enlistment City: Toledo Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life