Glider Plots

Was talking with my grandfather the other day ( WW II Navy Seabee Vet) on the phone. He said his mothers, brother ( born 1905 Tennessee) was a WWII Vet. I neber knew this. He was living around Marion, Ohio and enlisted in Ohio 1942. Grandad said he was a glider pilot and "thought" he was in the ETO. His name was Ernest L. Chapman and went by "Jack" to family and friends. I have his enlistment record from ancestry.com, but am trying to find where he was. I also have his obit from 1975, it just states he was a WW II Vet. I know glider pilots flew in the ETO, Luzon and CBI. Not having any luck on the web. Was hoping someone on here has some possible sources. I will fill out the form 180 for his records, but hate waiting on the goverment to get me the records.

Thanks for the help in advance!

Boozie

 

Hi, Boozie

Try these guys: National WWII Glider Pilots Association

Steve W.

 

Thanks Steve!

 

You're welcome! A great bunch of guys. George Theis had an interesting experience during Op Varsity, which he shared with me for 'The Last Drop'.

Steve W.