Obtaining infomation about what a vet did in WWII

[DAVIDICUS]

I'm trying to find information about a US Army vet in WWII. He was in the 489th Ordnance Company which I believe was in the Third Army.

Where does one go to find out info on what a vet did, ewhere he was and when or any other information that might be available?

 

[RabidAlien]

Closest thing I can find relating to the 489th is for a QM outfit. Are you positive on the unit number?

Reunions claims - page 2 | VFW Magazine

 

[vikingBerserker]

I came across "489th Ordnance Evacuation Company, Third Army" in a flyer, but that was it.

When I searched for "489th" 3rd Army, I could only find an AAA Engineers group.

 

[DAVIDICUS]

Yes, I have the discharge papers. 489th Ordnance Company aka 489th Ordnance Evacuation Company.

I did an extensive search through the web and only found some obituaries from other soldiers who were in that outfit.

Thanks for looking. Nice of you.

 

[RabidAlien]

Well, you might start here and send out some inquiries:

Home - USARCENT/CFLCC

 

[DAVIDICUS]

Thanks.

 

[Maestro]

If the guy you are researching is a relative of yours, I suggest you write a letter to your country gouvernment's Veteran Department. I did it myself for two of my ancestors (one in WWI (tuned up he never was enlisted/drafted) and an other in WWII).

However, the process can take some time. I sent the letter about a month ago and I received an answer about a week after. It was telling me the result for the WWI search and that the WWII search would be longer, as they are giving priority to the veterans/families who are requesting stuff like lost medals or pensions. They said I should receive an answer in about 8 months.

Of course, if you do so, be very accurate on the info you give... As there can be more than one veteran named "John Doe".