My dad's dad (so my Grandpa) was an American soldier in the Vietnam war. He married my grandma (obviously thats how hes my grandpa), but as soon as my dad was born, he had to go back to America. My parents have searched very hard to find my grandpa, with no luck..I was hoping to help. Also, my grandma doesn't remember his name, but remembers what it sort of sounded like...So I was hoping to search based on that.
2006-06-07 14:33:55 · 25 answers · asked by Centrino 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No I Don't Know What Unit He was in..
I Can't Go to Was. DC, I love in California..
What Does Casualty date Mean?
2006-06-07 14:50:18 · update #1
how is it that no one knows his name yet you search for him anyway? what are you basing your search on? Your gran ma can't remember his name? Well maybe I can see if she has old folks disease, but does she not have some record of him,too much info lacking to go hunting sorry
2006-06-14 14:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by ....... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you google in Ancestory.com they have an excellent base for you to start with ... they also have a soundex (since the name seems to be ethereal at this point) that means my Dear that your Grandmas memory shouldn't stop you inquiring ... they also access military records in the different states ... good luck on your search ... if He re-inlisted or was sent back , just be aware that a number of good men went missing ... there are a couple of groups that were formed to deal with missing Vietnam War Vets and try to get the American Government to be more pro-active in the search for them ... again, good luck!
2006-06-18 02:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by dawn . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
National Archives Museum in DC, also there's a book right in front of the Vietnam War Memorial in DC that has every name of those we lost in that war. Also, on the walls of the Vietnam War Memorial is a chronological list of all those who died from the war. Hope this helps
2006-06-19 11:51:32 · answer #3 · answered by ckent1984 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the academic is analogous when you're talking ordinarily of straightforward methods for straightforward infantrymen. There are transformations in kit, methods and structure between both forces. the military would not differentiate with their MOSs to the degree that the Marines do, so that you'll say the Marines specialize somewhat extra, yet having reported that, military riflemen have a tendency to get extra go-guidance on different guns like the machinegun.
2016-11-14 08:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Washington, DC....the Vietnam Memorial.
2006-06-07 14:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy Cowboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If maybe your grandma could remember the insignia on his uniform it would give you a clue as to what unit he was in. That would narrow it down significantly. Here's a link to check out. Good Luck.
2006-06-17 07:12:32 · answer #6 · answered by texaspicker0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got website for that sort of thing
http://www.military.com
You would have to register to post. Profile and all that no big deal.
Not restricted to military.
Lotta active duty military, retired military, dependents, etc etc on that forum. And trolls.
Answer might be a little slow...not a fast forum.
Lotta Nam Vets on that site..
2006-06-20 14:35:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Grandma doesn't REMEMBER her husband's name? Are you certain Grandpa really married her? Sounds fishy to me.
2006-06-17 15:46:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Military Archives, hopefully.
2006-06-16 23:27:31 · answer #9 · answered by love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Casualty date is when he died. Contact veterans affairs. There's one in L.A. out by UCLA on Whilshire Blvd.
2006-06-19 13:08:01 · answer #10 · answered by Captain Obvious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋