I am trying to find a copy of an 82nd Airborne "yearbook" <I do not know the technical name> that the soldiers received after the war. My Uncle presently has my Grandpa's Book (deceased) and the familial relationship is strained. I would like to see the locations were my Grandpa jumped and visit in the near future. He never discussed the war when I was growing up, however, he had quite a bit of leg pain and did discuss "hitting the water" was much worse than the land. He also received two Purple Hearts.

In his book, he marked all the pix he was in: A Winter Scene on Patrol at Night

Somewhere in Italy

and, if memory serves, he was also in Africa

The book had a deep magenta covering and it reminded me of a yearbook because it had many pictures.

I also found his enlistment record and if I could use that somehow to research, please point me to the relevant sites. I am aware that "next of kin" can obtain a copy of the service record, and the address/info.

If this helps, I do remember him discussing Gliders; Mom believes he piloted one, but I don't remember seeing any 325th info growing up. I think he might have jumped and piloted, if that makes any sense?