Stanton's Order of Battle Request

Oh ok, I figured it didn't hurt to ask.

I found this on Archives.org

So it might be quite a few pages. And if its readable it may contain some info I don't have. I'm most likely gonna get a copy. Cause if I want more info I don't have much choice, Those are the only other documents about his service that exist. I thought about trying the places where he enlisted, trained and was discharged for records, But none of them exist anymore.

 

Looks like we have a history detective here!

 

Hahahaha! Ive been that way for at least 2 months now. Ever since I found my Great Grandfathers obituary and started to get more into Genealogy. I have over 200 people on my family tree and thats basically just my dads side. I haven't got into my moms side yet. When I started I thought my grandpa and uncle were the only family members who served. I have since Found 4 other relatives who served this country.

Hans Friedrich Einspahr(My great great great grandfather) - Civil War - In 1862, Hans Friedrich landed in America, and he came westward to Chicago, Illinois, to visit relatives. Soon he determined to become an American citizen, joining the "Illinois" Navy in Chicago, Illinois, on August 16 1862. He was then sent to Cairo, Illinois, where he was put aboard the receiving ship, the "Clara Dawson"; then he served on the ship, the "St. Clair", under the command of Commodore Pohter. His duty was that of an officers' cook. He sailed on the Ohio River and the Cumberland River and the Tennessee River, for about ten months, under the command of Commodore Andrew H. Foote. He was present at the bombardment of Fort Donelson, in 1863, and he was involved in many other engagements during the Civil War. On August 16 1863, Hans Friedrich Einspahr received an honorable discharge.

Albert Hasebrook(My great great uncle) - WWI - I was told he died in combat but I cannot confirm that.

Lloyd Henry Arterburn(My great great uncle) - WWII

Clarence Edward Arterburn(My great uncle)- WWII - Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA. I found that on his WWII Enlistment Record posted on Ancestry.com

Thats why I have been focusing more on the military aspect of my family tree. Sadly I may never know much about these men or there military service, But I'm proud to have them as ancestors.

 

Well, the more you dig up on them, the more the decendants of the family will know of them in years to come. Keep looking and documenting. Post what you find here for us to read, and it will be a permanent records of sorts at the same time.

 

Thanks for the encouraging words, I think once I have found everything I can on my grandfather, I'm gonna try and research one of the others. Most likely his brother Clarence.


Clarence Arterburn with his wife Lorreta and son Duane September, 1943


My grandfather is the one in white, On his left is his father Harrison Edward Arterburn, Next is Clarence my grandpas older bother.

 

To identify the cannon in the photos try these venues. lots of experts lurk there.

Name that Artillery piece - Page 34 - Armchair General and HistoryNet >> The Best Forums in History

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If you have not already accquired it 'The Capture of Attu' by Robert Mitchell is worth looking at. it is a compiliation of first hand accounts of the battle.

I notice that much of the battle was on the ridges & their slopes that overlooked the landing beach. When the fog was not blocking the view the direct fire AA guns could have been used to support the attacking infantry.

 

Thanks for the links!

And I'm glad you brought up the AA guns used to support the ground troops. I have been searching on Youtube and found 2 great videos about the battle for Attu. Both show Anti Aircraft guns firing at the mountains. Cause when the US landed the Japanese had the high ground. In the second video entitled Seventh infantry Division, While discussing the beginning of the battle. The narrator said "The Artillery worked over the snowy hills" So my grandpa may have been doing his job on the 40mm gun during the battle.

YouTube - Frozen War: Battle for the Aleutians PART 2.....20th Century with Walter Cronkite

YouTube - SEVENTH INFANTRY DIVISION (Important part starts at about 3:20)

 

I received this clipping in the mail from one of my grandfathers cousins it is about her brother Lawrence (Jack) Arterburn



In the clipping it says he was with the 951st Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapon Battalion. If its not to much trouble I was hoping someone could look it up for me. I haven't been able to find much using Google. So any info on this unit would be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks guys, I'm happy to have any info. I looked up Luzon cause I don't know much about it, and I found this: