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My father was a PT boater
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My father was in the South Pacific during WWII. He passed away in 1994 and was an advid PT boater. I wanted to find out about the PT boat that he was on and if anyone can help me I would appreciate it. His name was Peter J Trudel. Is there a way to find out what he did? Thanks
Posted By: Ed Trudel | Posted on: Feb 28, 2010 - 6:24pm
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Ed,
You can get your fathers service records from the Federal Government. I would have to dig for the address but recall that it was in St. Louis, MO. Anyone else on the board have the address that they can share with Ed?
Bill Smallshaw
Posted By: smallwi | Posted on: Feb 28, 2010 - 7:13pm
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Hi Ed,
On the home page of this site there is a link to Government Archives where you can get all the info you require.Here is the address anyway,
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
314-801-0800
Ive used it and it was invaluable
Good luck in your search Mate
Cheers Mick
Posted By: Michael | Posted on: Feb 28, 2010 - 10:24pm
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Ed - According to a one-column bio in KNIGHTS OF THE SEA, your father was a Motor Machinist's Mate 3rd Class who served with MTBRons 9 and 30. He served aboard PTs 153,157 and 459, among others.
Will
Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Feb 28, 2010 - 10:30pm
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Ed
PT 459 is currently in Kingston NY awaiting restoration, I suggest you contact them at www.fleetobsolete.com if you would link to see one of you fathers boats.
Take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Mar 1, 2010 - 4:47am
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For requesting records, there is a link at the bottom of the Headquarters Page on this site.
Posted By: QM | Posted on: Mar 1, 2010 - 5:26am
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Wow!!! What great information... I really appreciate it. Thanks everyone.
Posted By: Ed Trudel | Posted on: Mar 1, 2010 - 5:31am
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