How can I find out what unit my grandfather jumped with in WWII?

Question

I know that my grandfather, Harry Wichryk, now deceased, was a paratrooper and that he jumped the day before D-Day (D-Day minus one). He lived through WWII and passed away only a few years ago but rarely talked about his service. I'm assuming he was in the 101st, but I am desperate for more information and I would love to find a list of all members of the 101st at this time. I would like to try to trace his path through France. I at least want to find a roster of the 101st at this time. How can I find more information about this?

Answer 1

you could contact the National Archives or the DOD but the arichves is your best bet and you can get them online i think at http://www.archives.gov/ they can give you service records click on Most Requsted: Military service records and follow the instructions there i am sure they will be abke to tell you what unit he served in
Good Luck

Answer 2

Out the explication that you give I have the impression that he was part of the pathfinders ( D-Day minus one ) .When that impression is correct it will make it a lot easier to track because the pathfinders where a small special unit

Answer 3

You can contact the Department of Defense, Veteran's Administration, or your member of Congress.

Answer 4

write the veterans administration and give them as much information as possible...ans ask for them to send the letter to the proper area or department if it is at the wrong one..
good luck
keep writing letters sooner or later you WILL get an answer

Answer 5

Talk with the American Legions or VFW they may direct you to sources. Check the library.

Answer 6

They were the Screaming Eagles. My dad was part of that outfit.