fredchannell Posted 15 March , 2008 Share Posted 15 March , 2008 Hello, My grandfather's record states he was in the 177th aero squadron as an ignition mechanic. The record is quite faded and it doesn't appear he was in any major battles. I was lucky to find his discharge papers, as many records were destroyed in a fire. This is part of what I could transcribe. Hopefully I got it all right. Any info on their location or involvement appreciated. Enlisted January 19th 1918 at Boston Mass. Served as an ignition mechanic on planes 177th Aero Squadron Service honest and faithful Entitled to wear one blue service chevron Private First Class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFF Posted 17 March , 2008 Share Posted 17 March , 2008 Write to the Massachusetts Adjutant General Office for full record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Burns Posted 18 March , 2008 Share Posted 18 March , 2008 Mass. National Guard Museum & Archives 44 Salisbury St Worcester, MA 01609 You can write to the above to get a copy of his summary service card. The 177th was a Service Squadron organized December 1917 at Kelly Field Texas. It was overseas from Feb 1918 to March of 1919 it did not participate in any campaigns and were used as Service of Supply (SOS) troops. Hope this helps, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItemCo16527 Posted 20 March , 2008 Share Posted 20 March , 2008 The "blue service chevron" would indicate he served overseas for less than six months. Gold service chevrons denoted six or more months of oversease service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredchannell Posted 26 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 26 March , 2008 Thanks for the help. Real good info. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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