Seeking photos of training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Chicago, Ill. after Sept. 1942

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My Uncle, Joseph Ercel Kincaid b. 7-29-1920, was killed on the USS Indianapolis on 7-3-1945. He had his training at the Great Lakes Naval Station in Chicago, Ill, probably 1941-1943? I would like to know if they have any yearbooks of those years and the date he may have graduated?

Elliot Schneider · Answer

Karen, Here is some information. Here is also a photo from the Upsher County ww2 service memorials. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193580545/joseph-ercel-kincaid Name: Joseph Ercel Kincaid Gender : Male Rank: FC 2/c Age: 22 Birth Date: 29 Jul 1920 Birth Place : Upshur, West Virginia School: Buckhannon-Upshur High School Enlistment Date: 7 Sep 1942 Enlistment Place: Cleveland, Ohio Death Date: 30 Jul 1945 Death Place: USS Indianapolis off Leyte, Philippine Islands Branch of Service: US Navy Theater of War : Great Lakes, Ill.; San Francisco, Calif.; Pacific Theatre Type of Medal: PH, 10 BS, P. Unit Cit., G. Cond. M., VM, Amer., AP, P. I. Lib. Father: Bernie Lloyd Kincaid Mother: Ora May Tolliver

Seeking photos of training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Chicago, Ill. after Sept. 1942

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