1 Reply Latest reply on Oct 23, 2019 2:04 PM by Lisha Penn

    Seeking paratrooper with Osceola on helmet

    Osceola Elliss Newbie
    Osceola Elliss Oct 15, 2019 11:09 AM

      I'm looking for a 101st Airborne Division paratrooper about to jump out of plan with the name Osceola on his helmet. How do I find him in WWII paratrooper school?

        • Re: Seeking paratrooper with Osceola on helmet
          Lisha Penn Tracker
          Lisha Penn Expert Oct 23, 2019 2:04 PM (in response to Osceola Elliss)

          Dear Osceola Elliss,

           

          Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

           

          We searched the National Archives Catalog and but were unable to locate

           

          Photographs of various U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps activities dating from 1940 to 2007 are in the custody of the National Archives at College Park - Still Picture (RDSS). The photograph of the 101st Airborne paratrooper may be among the Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (Record Group 111).  For access to and/or copies of any records, please contact the National Archives at College Park - Still Picture (RDSS) via email at stillpix@nara.gov with any available citations, if possible, to identify the requested photograph.

           

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

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