Ok, this isn't really firearms related, but I'd like to ask the mods to indulge me a bit. My Grandfather is declining in health. It is very likely that he will need to be place in an assisted living facility. VA benefits can help with this, but I need his military records. He lost everything in Katrina, including most pertinent documents.
I requested his DD-214 on-line, but received a letter back, stating that they need more info (due to a fire in 1973 that destroyed records for Army veterans discharged or decease between Nov. 1, 1912 and Dec. 31, 1959). Unfortunately, my Grandfather cannot remember many details of his service. The letter requested type of military assignment (infantry, airborne, supply, bombers, etc.) and last military organization and location (unit designation, such as army, division, regiment, battalion, company). All I know is that he was in the Army and served in the Philippines. Here are his insignias. Can someone identify these. Do they signify a particular unit?
Thanks for any help. If anyone knows of another forum that might be able to help, please let me know. Please delete this if it is out of line.
White snake, blue background and red tongue.
I requested his DD-214 on-line, but received a letter back, stating that they need more info (due to a fire in 1973 that destroyed records for Army veterans discharged or decease between Nov. 1, 1912 and Dec. 31, 1959). Unfortunately, my Grandfather cannot remember many details of his service. The letter requested type of military assignment (infantry, airborne, supply, bombers, etc.) and last military organization and location (unit designation, such as army, division, regiment, battalion, company). All I know is that he was in the Army and served in the Philippines. Here are his insignias. Can someone identify these. Do they signify a particular unit?
Thanks for any help. If anyone knows of another forum that might be able to help, please let me know. Please delete this if it is out of line.
White snake, blue background and red tongue.