How do I go about getting a file on a soldier KIA in France. My dads best friend was killed on 3 Sept 1944. I have seen others on the fourm have gotten these files but I'm not sure how to go about it. His name was Harry Wolford and he served with Co F 157th Inf 45th Div. He is buried in the Rhone American Cemetary in France. He and my dad grew up in the same town in Maryland. They served together in the same outfit until he was killed.
Here is a sample letter to request one: U.S. Army Human Resources Command ATTN: FOIA Office 1600 Spearhead Division Avenue Fort Knox, KY 40122 Dear Sirs, IAW with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), I should like to request a copy of the Individual Deceased Personnel File for my uncle, , who died in World War II. Below is his personal information: - NAME: - RANK: PFC - ASN: - UNIT: - DATE OF DEATH: I realize that this will take some time, and I will be patient. Naturally, I am prepared to pay any costs necessary for the production and mailing of the file. Dave P.S. Include your email address in the letter. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/45thinfantry/
