I am in search of my father's military records. His name is Elwin McGee DOB 10/29/19. Born in Wisconsin. He served in WWII. He was in the army stationed in Germany in 1947. Any help would be appreciated.
I am in search of my father's military records. His name is Elwin McGee DOB 10/29/19. Born in Wisconsin. He served in WWII. He was in the army stationed in Germany in 1947. Any help would be appreciated.
Regina,
Here is some additional information below, please also note that when he registered for service they used Elwyn McGee. Looks like he may have had two enlistments. Here is a 1938 Indian Census as well.
| Name: | Elwyn McGee |
|---|---|
| Race: | American Indian (American) |
| Marital status: | Married |
| Rank: | Technician 4th Grade Equivalent to Code 5: Sergeant |
| Birth Year: | 1919 |
| Nativity State or Country: | Wisconsin |
| Citizenship: | Citizen |
| Residence: | Shawano, Wisconsin |
| Education: | Grammar school |
| Civil Occupation: | Skilled occupations in manufacture of electrical machinery and accessories, n.e.c. |
| Enlistment Date: | 5 Nov 1945 |
| Enlistment Place: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Service Number: | 06933014 |
| Branch: | Air Corps |
| Component: | Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men) |
| Height: | 00 |
| Weight: | 000 |
He was with the 228th Engineer Battalion, Company C
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82943152/elwin-mcgee
| Name: | Elwin McGee |
|---|---|
| Birth Date: | 29 Oct 1919 |
| Death Date: | 18 May 1972 |
| Enlistment Date 1: | 3 Jun 1939 |
| Release Date 1: | 9 Mar 1949 |
| Enlistment Date 2: | 5 Nov 1945 |