Edwin Smithers, WWII Air Corp Pilot
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
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Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force
Have you obtained 1st Lt. Smithers I.D.P.F. (Individual Deceased Personnel File)?
Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections
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Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force
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
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Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force
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
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Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force
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
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Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force
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Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force
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
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Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force
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
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Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force
Thank you for all your help and assistance here.
Florence Wright
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Re:1st Lt. Edwin C. Smithers, WW 2, US Army Air Force
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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