Re the VA: I checked into getting a copy of the autopsy done on my grandfather at the VA. My mother (his child) had to sign for it. Then it turned out that the records were also in the fire. If no records are available on the individual, I would look for records/histories of the battle, which should specify which Army group was where & when--and with his Army Unit & the date of death, you might get so idea of what happened. Also: Mom's 1st cousin died in WWII. His commanding officer wrote the family to explain what happened & offer condolences. I have read a copy made by my g-aunt. i.e. copies might be floating around or summarized in old letters. Good luck! Kate n Jul 4 2007, Betty B wrote: > Thanks , All his military records were burned in the St. Louis Fire. I > only received his service certification stating his enlistment date and > his service terminated by death and the date. I also tried the VA but the > number they gave me to acquire the documents in Mass. when I called they > won't release documents to civilians. > > Wayne Rish <[email protected]> wrote: You need to send for his > military records. I think you can go to the NARA web site for > instructions of how to order the records. Mary >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Betty B" >To: >Sent: Tuesday, 03 July, 2007 19:56 >Subject: [MNRAMSEY] Obtaining a copy of a Death Certificate > > >> I am looking for some guidance in obtaining my brother's death >> certificate. Kenneth Wilford Brandl was born on 09/08/1925 and was >> killed in Okinawa while serving in the US Army. His death was by >> accident while working on a plane on 06/29/1945 on base. I was only 4 >> years old at the time and it was a good year or so before his body was >> shipped to White Bear Lake, Minn. Where and can I obtain a death >> certificate on my brother from the State of Minnesota since his death >> occurred outside of the US. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Ron >> Brandl, Winter Springs, FL. >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user >> panel and lay it on us. >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> > > >