I am trying to find the dates for when my grandfather arrived in his various stations during WW2.
I have his notice of separation - he was a naval radioman 2c. Service Number 859 81 84
His service section 24 on that notice of separation is as follows:
~ NTS Farragut Idaho (in 1943 per class photo that I also have - not on the Notice of Sep.)
~ NTS (R) U of Idaho Moscow Idaho
~ Naval Radio Act Bainbridge Island Wash
~ USN Radio Station 14 ND
~ Naval Comm Pers Navy 926
~ Sup Radio Station Wahiawa TH
I've since learned all of these locations, I think 'Naval Comm Pers Navy 926' is his time in Guam as communications personnel - but I cannot figure out which documents to begin looking for to get more detail. Bear with me and let me explain where I'm at with this.
As I said I mostly would like to know when he arrived to each location especially Guam Navy #926, but also which boat did he board to travel to these locations? It would seem complimentary to learn both of these things, based on the way things were documented. Which do I start with? Do I go for Bainbridge Is. first, looking through years '43-'44 trying each boat and looking for his name to be passenger/crew? How were boats recorded? With that, I would have his departure from the mainland, and continue on from there?
Each location is of a slightly different nature and quality/availability of record-keeping. For Guam as an example - do I look for Navy Yard Muster Rolls, or Island Command Diaries? I know I'm getting closer but I think ultimately the Naval records I need are physical-only. If I were to go there myself - would I start by requesting quarterly Bainbridge Island Navy Yard Muster Rolls? How do I really dig into these - I'm willing to sift many documents, and learn how to handle the documents in person. But I want the best odds of landing his name.
Any help would be appreciated!! Thank you for your time!!
