This collection lists War Department casualties (Army and Army Air Force personnel) from World War II. Information provided includes serial number, rank and type of casualty. The birthplace or residence of the deceased is not indicated.
DNB: Died Non-battle
DOI: Died of Injuries
DOW: Died of Wounds
FOD: Finding of Death
KIA: Killed in Action
M: Missing
Information about the Serial Number
Male Commissioned Officers’ serial numbers start with the letter “O”
Warrant Officers’ serial numbers start with the letter “W”
Flight Officers’ serial numbers start with the letter “T”
Enlisted serial numbers start with the number “1”
National Guard serial numbers start with the number “2”
Selective Service (“Draft”) serial numbers start with the number “3” or “4”
The second number in the non-commissioned officer’s and private’s serial number indicates the “Army Area.”
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Marian Kingsbury
My cousin was on the USS Indianapolis when it sank. He was William “Bill” Alexander Haynes. I think he was living in Homedale when
he inlisted. Also Fran Darlings son was on the same ship.
My cousin was on the USS Indianapolis when it sank. He was William “Bill” Alexander Haynes. I think he was living in Homedale when
he inlisted. Also Fran Darlings son was on the same ship.