Gator71 Posted April 21, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 21, 2020 I am currently looking for any additional on my wifes grandfather. We were able to find a service card, photographs on Okinawa, Purple Heart, and Japanese good luck flag while moving my father-in-law. The only additional information I have is on his service card-William M. Smith , LT grade and service number 296581. He was a chaplain in the Navy. I would post his card but continue to get the file to big message. My father-in-law does not have any additional information due to his medical condition. What resources are available to obtain detailed information on his service? Would like to follow up with creating a nice display for my wife and brother-in-law. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted April 21, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 21, 2020 Wrong Smith; ignore my last post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 21, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 21, 2020 I am currently looking for any additional on my wifes grandfather. We were able to find a service card, photographs on Okinawa, Purple Heart, and Japanese good luck flag while moving my father-in-law. The only additional information I have is on his service card-William M. Smith , LT grade and service number 296581. He was a chaplain in the Navy. I would post his card but continue to get the file to big message. My father-in-law does not have any additional information due to his medical condition. What resources are available to obtain detailed information on his service? Would like to follow up with creating a nice display for my wife and brother-in-law. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Scott Our forum has begun a large upgrade today, which is affecting our photo services. They should resolve in the next day or two Detailed service records can be obtained by submitting a Standard Form 180 (SF-180) to the National Archives (NARA) in Saint Louis. This can take several months, and I image that estimate is extended due to all the COVID-19 stuff going on at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted April 21, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 21, 2020 According to the US Naval Reserve Register, April 1st, 1949. LT, Chaplain USNR Pay Entry Date: 7-9-43 Date of Rank: LT, 11-1-44 Hope this is helpful. Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap15 Posted April 21, 2020 Share #5 Posted April 21, 2020 Chaplain School, June 1943. Naval Training Center, Sampson. He was on Treasure Island (Naval Training and Distribution Center), 1 June 1944-24 Jan 1945 Then the 36th Naval Construction Battalion, for most of 1945. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator71 Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted April 21, 2020 Wow, this is really awesome. I appreciate all the information. I will definitely fill out the form for service records. You all have definitely given us a better insight into his service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 21, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 21, 2020 Wow, this is really awesome. I appreciate all the information. I will definitely fill out the form for service records. You all have definitely given us a better insight into his service. Look online for the history of the 36th CB's and you can track his movements through the Pacific to Saipan and Okinawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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