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Edwin Smithers, WWII Air Corp Pilot

Edwin Smithers, WWII Air Corp Pilot

Posted: 11 Jul 2015 9:36PM GMT
Classification: Query
LOOKING FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION FOR EDWIN WHO WAS MY COUSIN AND GODFATHER.

Edwin C Smithers
Inducted From: New Jersey
Rank: First Lieutenant
Combat Organization: 4th Fighter Squadron 52nd Fighter Group
Death Date: 19 Apr 1943
Monument: North Africa
Last Known Status: Missing
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
Air Medal
Additional Army Awards

Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force

Posted: 12 Jul 2015 9:31AM GMT
Classification: Query
Have you obtained 1st Lt. Smithers I.D.P.F. (Individual Deceased Personnel File)?

Richard V. Horrell
WW 2 Connections

Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force

Posted: 12 Jul 2015 2:55PM GMT
Classification: Query
No, I have not. Have not come across that file mentioned any place. Where and how would I obtain such?

Thank you for your response so quickly too.
Florence

Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force

Posted: 12 Jul 2015 6:58PM GMT
Classification: Query
Send your letter-of-request to:

Department of the Army
US Army Human Resources Command
ATTN AHRC-FOIA
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue DEPT 107
Fort Knox KY 40122-5504

Include in your letter-of-request the following FACTS as per 1st Lt. Smithers:

Name

Rank

Serial Number (NOT his Social Security Number)

Entered Service From (County & State)

Unit

Date KIA

Good Luck with your quest.

Richard V. Horrell
WW 2 Connections

Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force

Posted: 12 Jul 2015 7:10PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you for this address. I will send for it. One question....what does KIA stand for that I need to give in request.


Florence

Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force

Posted: 12 Jul 2015 7:13PM GMT
Classification: Query
KIA = Killed In Action

Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force

Posted: 12 Jul 2015 7:19PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you. I have his missing in action date....will that do in place of that? And a date they show in cemetery records on missing in action wall in Tunisa. I will send both, what do you think?

Florence

Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force

Posted: 12 Jul 2015 7:22PM GMT
Classification: Query
I "think" you have an excellent plan, as long as you place the dates you have in context. Good Luck with your quest.

Richard V. Horrell
WW 2 Connections

Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force

Posted: 12 Jul 2015 7:28PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you for all your help and assistance here.

Florence Wright

Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force

Posted: 12 Jul 2015 7:31PM GMT
Classification: Query
You are welcome Ms. Wright. It is nice to read that someone remembers 1st Lt. Smithers.

Richard V. Horrell
WW 2 Connections
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