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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2010 10:23:37 GMT 8
First I would like to say that I'm very proud to be learning a new part of WW2 history. At least new for me, Coregidor that is. Thanks for a great website. I'm also looking to find out if anyone knew someone named Eddie Davis. I received an item that has his name on it with APO #503, Tokyo, Japan 1945. If anyone could help me figure it out I would appreciate it.
Thanks to all of you, who have given guys like me, another reason to be thankful for freedom in our nation.
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Post by one50 on Mar 26, 2010 10:46:12 GMT 8
The 503rd never made it to Japan during WWII and never did any post war occupation time either. You have a letter envelope with APO 503 on it? APO stands for "Army Post Office" the 503 would be the number associated with the office. So....APO #503 is located in Tokyo. APO 929 = Port Moresby, New Guinea APO 713 = Base E, Nadzab, New Guinea etc, etc. Unfortunately it is not related to the 503rd represented on these webpages. Which means Eddie Davis was most likely not part of the 503rd team. As a side note, On the NARA website, there were at least 90 Eddie Davis's that were in WWII. You have a lot of research to do still Hope this clears some things up. Dan
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2010 2:34:23 GMT 8
Thanks for the help! I love doing the research and I do have my work cut out for me. The best part about doing research like this is discovering new things like Corregidor and the 503rd. I'm anxious to learn more. Thanks again.
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