navyfamily Posted February 1, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 1, 2019 Hello guys I have a mounted canteen cover (M1917) that has the serial number 17_47244 and I have tried searching the National Archives enlistment records but to no avail. Can anyone help? I believe the blank to either be a 2 or a 3. Although it wouldn't be hard to try 1-9. The cover was purchased around St. Louis, Missouri which I believe to be it's origin as from what research I have done 17 is the code for Missouri. If this isn't in the right section please move it. Thank you! Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyfamily Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted February 1, 2019 Okay update, serial number is written again on the inside of one of the flaps, 17047244, intials are also written, RCV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copper252 Posted February 1, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 1, 2019 Here is his enlistment record http://wwii-enlistment.com/record/17047244/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyfamily Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted February 1, 2019 Here is his enlistment record http://wwii-enlistment.com/record/17047244/ Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 1, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 1, 2019 Source: http://military.sd.gov/sdwwiimemorial/SubPages/profiles/Display.asp?P=1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 1, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 1, 2019 For easier reading: In Memory of Army Sergeant Robert C. Vande Bossche Mitchell, South Dakota Davison County March 3, 1923 – December 3, 1943 Died in Plane Mishap at Colorado Springs, Colorado Robert C. Vande Bossche Robert C. Vande Bossche was born on March 3, 1923, at Mitchell, South Dakota to Camiel and Edith Vande Bossche. He had a sister, Erma. Robert was educated in the Mitchell schools, graduating from Mitchell High School in June of 1941. Robert Vande Bossche enlisted in the Army Air Corps on January 10, 1942, at Sioux Falls and entered active service at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Sergeant Robert Vande Bossche, a mechanic, was stationed at Patterson Field, Colorado Springs, Colorado. On December 3, 1943, Sergeant Vande Bossche died as “a result of a skull fracture received while hauling an airplane into a hangar.” According to officials at the field, he was “pulling the bomber with a tractor and when the plane rolled forward on a slight incline, the propeller struck the sergeant.” Sgt. Vande Bossche’s body was returned to Mitchell, where a military funeral service and burial were conducted. He was laid to rest at the Graceland Cemetery at Mitchell. This entry was respectfully submitted by Sheila Hansen, Fallen Sons State Coordinator, Spearfish, SD. Information for this entry was provided by an application for a SD bonus payment, the Daily Republic, 12/7/43 and 12/9/43 issues, and the RC Journal, 12/6/43 issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 1, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 1, 2019 Source: Find-A-Grave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 1, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 1, 2019 Source: FamilySearch.org 1930 Census Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 1, 2019 Share #9 Posted February 1, 2019 Source: FamilySearch.org 1940 Census Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted February 1, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 1, 2019 Great researching ! Sad story. It happened more than we know. RIP Sgt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 1, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 1, 2019 Very sad indeed. A death no less tragic than that of death in battle and a life no less honorable. We honor your service to our country Staff Sergeant Robert C. VandeBossche. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthytyler Posted February 1, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 1, 2019 aznation, if you made a penny for every person you have helped on this forum.... Good work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 1, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 1, 2019 Thank you stealthytyler. I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyfamily Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted February 2, 2019 Thank you stealthytyler. I appreciate it! Very sad indeed. A death no less tragic than that of death in battle and a life no less honorable. We honor your service to our country Staff Sergeant Robert C. VandeBossche. RIP Source: FamilySearch.org 1940 Census Source: FamilySearch.org 1930 Census Source: Find-A-Grave For easier reading: In Memory of Army Sergeant Robert C. Vande Bossche Mitchell, South Dakota Davison County March 3, 1923 – December 3, 1943 Died in Plane Mishap at Colorado Springs, Colorado Robert C. Vande Bossche Robert C. Vande Bossche was born on March 3, 1923, at Mitchell, South Dakota to Camiel and Edith Vande Bossche. He had a sister, Erma. Robert was educated in the Mitchell schools, graduating from Mitchell High School in June of 1941. Robert Vande Bossche enlisted in the Army Air Corps on January 10, 1942, at Sioux Falls and entered active service at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Sergeant Robert Vande Bossche, a mechanic, was stationed at Patterson Field, Colorado Springs, Colorado. On December 3, 1943, Sergeant Vande Bossche died as “a result of a skull fracture received while hauling an airplane into a hangar.” According to officials at the field, he was “pulling the bomber with a tractor and when the plane rolled forward on a slight incline, the propeller struck the sergeant.” Sgt. Vande Bossche’s body was returned to Mitchell, where a military funeral service and burial were conducted. He was laid to rest at the Graceland Cemetery at Mitchell. This entry was respectfully submitted by Sheila Hansen, Fallen Sons State Coordinator, Spearfish, SD. Information for this entry was provided by an application for a SD bonus payment, the Daily Republic, 12/7/43 and 12/9/43 issues, and the RC Journal, 12/6/43 issue. Source: http://military.sd.gov/sdwwiimemorial/SubPages/profiles/Display.asp?P=1945 Thank you so much sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted February 3, 2019 Share #15 Posted February 3, 2019 You're welcome. Glad I could help you. --Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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