My intention with this is to post a picture in uniform, outline their service in a short form and then invite folks to add a related anecdote in the comments if this sparks a particular memory.
Enlisted on 23 May 1917
Discharged on 20 May 1919
Served in Northern Germany as a baker.
Enlisted on Oct 1942
Seems that I remember he retired, but I can't find a record for his discharge or retirement. Maybe your mother can confirm that fact. What information I have is from a newspaper article from 1 Dec 1942.
Served as an Aviation Mechanic
Basic Training in Newport R.I.
Aviation mechanic training in Jacksonville Fla.
(It is my understanding he retired after 30 years, stationed on several occasions in San Diego. Zeb)
Enlisted on 21 Nov 1945
Discharged on 5 Dec 1946
Enlisted at rank of Private First Class (PFC)
Served in the Infantry.
Assigned to Camp Swift Bastrop, Texas for training.
Enlistment record shows occupation as "Skilled occupations in manufacture of electrical machinery and accessories, n.e.c."
15 December 1954 to 24 August 1959.
attained the rank of Sergeant and served as a court-martial stenographer.
Stationed at Parris Island, SC; Camp Lejeune, NC; Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, DC, and Camp Pendleton, CA (twice); awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, the highest peacetime award in the Marine Corps.
Attained rank of Specialist, served as a combat communications specialists (wireman, radio systems repairman)
Stationed at Fort Jackson, SC; Fort Gordon, Ga; Kelly Barracks, Darmstadt, Germany, HHC 547th Combat Engineer Battalion
Maine National Guard Sept 1991 to Feb 1996
Stationed at the Stevens Ave Armory, Portland Me; Western Ave Armory, Augusta, Me
I don't have a picture of Uncle Bill in uniform, but here is the information. He isn't a blood relative, but not sure where the line is for this. Just including the info in case you wanted it.
William Chambers, U.S. Navy
Enlisted on 6 Dec 1960
Discharged on 26 Feb 1962
If I were to look, I might be able to find one of my father, Everett Sr, who served in the Army from roughly 1958-1960 and he was stationed at Fort Dix, NJ; but again, as Aaron said above, not a Basford -- mostly certainly not LOL.
This piece was put together by myself and Aaron. I hope this was informative and entertaining, showing some of our loved ones in a very different light. If there is anything you'd like to add to this, or anyone, please feel free to do so in a comment. I'll encourage my mother to put in what she knows of Dick's service.
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Good job. Will see what I can find out about Uncle Bud's service and Dick's.
Very nice piece!
Well done.
I really enjoyed this & the witch article-my mom was visiting & commented on what great writers Zeb & Aaron are.
Thank you very much and say hi to your mom for me.
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