9 Replies Latest reply on May 30, 2019 8:47 AM by Shirley Marotta

Looking for records about uncle's service in WWII

Shirley Marotta May 22, 2019 5:03 PM

I'm new to this site. Looking for more detail regarding my uncle's service in WWII. From 1942-1945, he served in M Company, 10th Infantry Regiment. His service to our country is an important part of our family history. He spoke very little about his experience.

If anyone knows of any writings regarding M Company, 10th Infantry Regiment I would appreciate knowing where to find it. I know his records were destroyed in the 1973 fire, but I've written NARA to get more details regarding citations and awards he received. He received a Silver Star and the family would like to know the details behind it.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Shirley

Re: Looking for records about uncle's service in WWII

Elliot Schneider May 22, 2019 1:25 PM (in response to Shirley Marotta)

Shirley,

Do you have any additional information like name of veteran, where they were born there are other methods to obtaining records to find your veteran even though his records were destroyed.

Thanks,

Elliot Schneider
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  Shirley Marotta May 23, 2019 9:54 AM (in response to Elliot Schneider)
  
  Hello Elliot,
  
  Thank you for responding. His name is Roland Boucher and he was born in Lawrence, MA on January 31, 1920. I would very much like to know how I can find more information.
  
  Thank you,
  Shirley
  
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Shirley Marotta May 28, 2019 10:39 AM (in response to Shirley Marotta)

I was hoping to get some help with information I requested in my original post. I need some direction so I can find the information regarding my uncle Roland Boucher's WWII service. It gets expensive hiring professionals so was hoping this community could be helpful. Now that the long Memorial Weekend is over maybe someone will see my post.

Thank you, I look forward to anyone's help and direction.

Shirley
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  Elliot Schneider May 29, 2019 12:15 PM (in response to Shirley Marotta)
  
  Shirley,
  
  Will be talking with individuals later next week, if you have time please send me your email address.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Elliot Schneider
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    Shirley Marotta May 29, 2019 2:37 PM (in response to Elliot Schneider)
    
    Elliot,
    
    Sorry, having issues getting a reply directly to you. So have to post here. my email is smaro436@aol.com.
    
    Thank you, looking forward to whatever you can find.
    
    Shirley
    
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  joan stachnik May 29, 2019 1:38 PM (in response to Shirley Marotta)
  
  Hi Shirley, I did find a Roland Boucher (of the 10th Infantry Division) listed on the Society of the Fifth Infantry Division as receiving a Silver Star under General Order #40 in 1945. Did your uncle save his separation papers by chance? These would also list the General Order for his award, as well as any other awards issued. Hope this is of some help. joan
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Rebecca Collier May 30, 2019 7:34 AM (in response to Shirley Marotta)

Dear Ms. Marotta,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We searched the World War II Operations Reports, 1940-1948 in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1905-1981 (Record Group 407) and located General Order No. 40 of the 5th Infantry Division dated 5 May 1945 that includes the awarding of the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Roland Boucher for his gallantry in action on 4 December 1944. We also located an after action report of the 10th Infantry Regiment for December 1944 that include more information. For copies of the general order and the after action report, please contact the National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference (RDT2) via email at archives2reference@nara.gov.

We hope this information is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!

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  Shirley Marotta May 30, 2019 8:47 AM (in response to Rebecca Collier)
  
  Thank you all for your help. I am so looking forward to finding out more about my uncle’s service. I am excited to share with my family as well.
  
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  Shirley Marotta May 30, 2019 8:49 AM (in response to Rebecca Collier)
  
  Rebecca I sent the email as you instructed me. Thanks!
  
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