If his record was destroyed in the fire, do you know his division and regiment? Many of them published histories after the war, and his exploits may be accounted in the history. Additionally, if you know the regiment and division, of worse came to worst, you could search the division's general orders for the orders awarding him the Silver Star. In World War II, valor awards always included a narrative of the action as part of the order.
And, of course, if you have his discharge paperwork, it may give the order number on it--which makes it even simpler
If his record was destroyed in the fire, do you know his division and regiment? Many of them published histories after the war, and his exploits may be accounted in the history. Additionally, if you know the regiment and division, of worse came to worst, you could search the division's general orders for the orders awarding him the Silver Star. In World War II, valor awards always included a narrative of the action as part of the order.
And, of course, if you have his discharge paperwork, it may give the order number on it--which makes it even simpler
