Dave, I've been working so sorry for the late reply. I haven't tried to get any of his other records and frankly wouldn't even know what to ask...
Thanks Buten42! I've been able to determine the four battles of the U.S.S. Bowers from your web link. They are listed below. Western New Guinea...
I'm conducting more research on my Grandfather's WWII naval service. On his discharge paperwork it shows he should have 2 stars on his Pacific...
You might try these guys. intro It looks like they have a message board. Surely somebody on there has relatives associated with the 298th.
Actually I think this is his correct ribbon set with the combat action ribbon being retroactive of course. [ATTACH]
Thanks I thought that's what it meant. I'm new to having actual records to look at. My other Grandfather's army records were lost in the 1973 fire.
It's been awhile since I posted here but today I received by grandfather's DD214. He was a Navy Signalman 2nd Class from 1943 - 1946. What I...
That's what I thought however it raises another question. Why would his enlistment last three years rather than four? Did the Navy offer three...
My Grandfather (my mother's father) was a Navy reservist from 43-46. He served aboard the destroyer escort USS Bowers and the destroyer USS...
As far as I know there were only two types of T/5 stripes officially issued. The OD green thread embroidered on black wool and the silver-gold...
Here's an update on my project and a picture. Everything on the uniform is now original WWII era items with the exception of one DUI and all the...
Thanks, I appreciate the help you've given me with all my silly questions.
As you know I'm putting together a jacket to honor my grandfather's service. I'm wondering now if I should put an 88th patch on the left shoulder...
I've been trying to piece together my grandfather's war service history for several months now. This picture perplexes me. I know my grandfather...
I'm doing the diagram for fun and for a better understanding of how units in the 85th Division were organized. For me it's easier if I can...
So should I have the HQ and Service Companies labeled as batteries instead of companies?
3rd revision posted above. Take a look and fire away!
Alright I've changed my chart and replaced it with the previous one above. Check it out.
Sorry, what are SP guns? I thought the 328th only had 3 batteries.
Using all of the information I've been given I made an organizational chart of my own based on the artillery of the 85th division . Let me know if...
