HELP! What Regiment Was My Grandfather In? (WWII)

by orangeandblues

For years I have been unable to figure out what infantry regiment my grandfather was in during WWII. Official records were lost in the Missouri fire so I've been stymied for some time. I know that he was in the 79th US Infantry, where he fought for at least 18 months of the war (three stripes on the sleeve - he did not participate in D-Day). I found a book with a listing of those who served in the 313th regiment. His name was not present. I think this means he was either in the 314th or 315th. I have his dog tags and military jacket. I also know that he transferred to the first infantry's 26th regiment after the war to stand guard at Nuremberg (patch and pin present). He earned a purple heart and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was from Bronx, NY. He died a hero a few years ago.

Can anyone help me? His name is Henry Lubin.

tjcase10

Take all the information you have just posted and send it in an email to the archivists at the National Archives in College Park, MD. They will be able to help you find any records they have pertaining to your grandfather's service. Here is a good place to start.