This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eGENEee Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.researchresources.brick-20-walls/405.11.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you tried ordering his naval service records? I found him listed here: http://research.archives.gov/search Yamrovich John Lewis [Service Number] 002433893 [Date of Enlistment] 03/03/1930, National Archives Identifier: 4467451 Local Identifier: NV14591043 Creator(s): Department of Defense. Department of the Navy. Bureau of Naval Personnel. (1991 - ca. 1995) siWWI Navy Enlisted Block Yamrovich research.archives.gov/description/4467451 (I'm assuming that these would have his exact birth date, parents' names, etc.) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.