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NYC_SKP

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1. Man. Good luck. First and last name, where they grew up, that's where I'd start.

Reply to uppityperson (Original post)

Tue Jan 21, 2014, 11:56 PM

Jan 2014

Selective Service numbers would trace back to place of residence, I think, then check veterans' groups local to that home address?

I don't know. I guess we/they enjoyed an anonymity that we don't today.

Good, bad, who knows.

Good luck.

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Seeking vet friend from long ago [View all] uppityperson Jan 2014 OP

Man. Good luck. First and last name, where they grew up, that's where I'd start. NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #1

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Thanks, I got one hit there which may pan out on one. Will keep looking uppityperson Jan 2014 #3

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Thanks, I think he wasn't, told me he "shot gooks". He was something and very special to me uppityperson Jan 2014 #5

Also check Classmates for his HS year pinboy3niner Jan 2014 #6

You could maybe try this....? MADem Jan 2014 #7