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Okinawa was an Army campaign, under General Simon B. Buckner Jr., commander of the US Army's 10th Army. Iwo Jima was a Marine Corps campaign. However, Marines did fight on Okinawa; see the website "Battle of Okinawa", then look at the referrences at the bottom of the article for research material on the US Marines (at Okinawa).
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How do you find out which world war your great grandfather served in?
You can get this book about family history
How many medics were in World War 2?
According to The US Army Medical Department there were over 20,000 Army medics in World War 2. If you want to know about the Navy Corpsman that served with the Marines you may have to contact the Navy. I could not find a total of Navy Corpsman who served in World War 2. Try the link I added below. Thanks.
Where can you find a list of the soldiers who served in the 77th infantry division during World War 2?
You can find a list of those who served in the 77th infantry division in a book entitled, "Ours To Hold It High."
How do you find info about your grandad who served in World War 2 in the Sherwood rangers?
Find a veterans group of the same unit; That would be the quickest way.
how can I find out where my father served during WWII?
You can get in touch with your local veterans administration as they have all information documented about our servicemen regardless of when they served. Be sure to have any DD214s (if applicable) to make it easier for them to research your request.
