Guys - thanks for the information and leads. This site truly is amazing!!
I found his personnel record and some other info. Now just trying to fill in the blanks surrounding his service and death. Will probably have to order the MACR in hopes of gleaning some additional information.
Thanks again for all the help. Also, I'm planning on building the 1/48 Tamiya P-47 with his markings (or similar 378th FS markings). I'll post some pics when I get stared on the project.
Here's a sample of my model work in 1/48 scale. Enjoy and thanks again for the help.
Jim