Posted:
By: Win Bryson
On: 02/24/2010
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Hi John:
If you haven't already checked this site for enlistment info http://aad.archives.gov/aad/series-list.jsp?cat=WR26 it may fill-in a few 'blanks'. And an E-mail to afhso.research@pentagon.af.mil may get you an answer (or path to one) about what the 3014th AAF BU was (and where). (Typically, I've found that a 'Base Unit' operates an Air Base, at which, other commands have/administer other function like training, transit etc. - at that base).
I'd sure like to see your photos of him in uniform and the one you refere to with his 'group' - They may show 'clues', even if taken 'Stateside'.
Do you know what document or info his "service in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe" is from? (With his Service appearing to be late in the Europe War (1944-1945) do you have any info or letters indicating he was possibly part of a 'replacement' crew? A pilot's name would help identify 'Crew, thence Unit).
Lastly, as 'direct Kin', you (and your Wife) are entitled to access to any Vet. records. Have you already pursued that (through the NPRC or VA)?
Anyway, let me know if you can sent photos (scans), and regrrdless, 'good huntinhg' and stay in-touch.
Win
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