His name is Harry Ellsworth Scott. I believe he was a SFC. His nickname was "Red" because of his red hair.
He was from Pennsylvania. He was spent three years in the U S Navy and then joined the U S Army. He was assigned to the 28th Infantry in the 1940's.
From what I can tell he was assigned to the 28th replacement company under Capt Harold L. Fleck, 1st Lt. Harry E. Reitz and 2nd Lt. Walter H. Fox.
My DAD never talk much about his years in the U S Army. He spent 20+ years of his life serving this fine country and when I checked with St. Louis records; all I got was "A fire destroyed your dad's records". Someone out there has got to remember my dad and I'm asking for your help.
Some information I was able to gather indicates that my dad was assigned to the following bases and or units: "KMAG"-Korean Military Advisory Group?; Ft. Meade, MD (possible MP); Ft. Hollibird, MD; Ft. Greeley, Alaska (1963); Ft. Knox, KY; Ft. Dix, NJ. He spent time in Korea, Vietnam and I'm not sure where else?
He was originally from Aliquippa, PA and spent time in New Castle, PA.
From what I can tell by some of his patches and pins: Alaskan Defense Command Patch, Drill Instructor Badge, 28th Infantry "Keystone-Bloody Bucket", 2nd Armored Division "Hell on Wheels", a Red Diamond possibly the 5th infantry, and the 45th Thunderbirds Patch. Not much of this makes sense to me so I'm asking for your help to locate anyone who may recall my father or mother (her name was Helen). Please send email to: jscott3691@aol.com
OK, I am removing you from suspension. It took me 30 min to cleanup all your posts. I'm leaving this in Army History. You get one post on this who remembers or how do I find so and so stuff.
Originally posted by ErichG2: OK, I am removing you from suspension. It took me 30 min to cleanup all your posts. I'm leaving this in Army History. You get one post on this who remembers or how do I find so and so stuff.
Thanks.
I'm sorry!...I'm new to this and I'm just trying to find anyone who may have served with my father. Thanks for your understanding and again, I'm sorry to have you spend 30mins cleaning up what you considered to be spam email. Not my intentions.
I'm afraid 1925 is not a match. I had 1 harry E Scott from Penn but not 1925 DOB. If they were lost in the fire (1972?) the next best option is to visit your local library and look thru old newspaper films of local papers looking for any news releases about him. Usually enlistment, discharge most common. Also check with the local courthouse/Veteran's Assistance person. It was recommended back then (before the internet) to file a copy of your discharged with the local courthouse.
Originally posted by JPfromTN: I'm afraid 1925 is not a match. I had 1 harry E Scott from Penn but not 1925 DOB. If they were lost in the fire (1972?) the next best option is to visit your local library and look thru old newspaper films of local papers looking for any news releases about him. Usually enlistment, discharge most common. Also check with the local courthouse/Veteran's Assistance person. It was recommended back then (before the internet) to file a copy of your discharged with the local courthouse.
If the local county clerk hasn't a copy, perhaps he joined a Veterans organization like Legion or VFW? If so, he probably presented his discharge as proof of eligibility. Maybe the post has it on file.
