Do any RPer’s have historical document expertise?

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 21:03:06 -0500

An ‘almost-son-in-law’ is curious about his grandfather’s Naval Avaition service.

Other than the Nat’l Archives, where is a site to discuss the attached photos? LTC Stephen C. LTC Stephen F.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 1 at 2020 9:33 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 21:33:29 -0500

Not an expert, appears the Man was a Naval Aviator in 1919. Also looks like the draft registration card.

Response by COL David Turk made Feb 2 at 2020 6:15 PM

COL David Turk — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 18:15:15 -0500

Might check out the Navy museum next to Dahlgren (VA). They might have suggestions.

Response by LCDR Joshua Gillespie made Feb 3 at 2020 8:40 AM

LCDR Joshua Gillespie — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:40:29 -0500

Given the dates involved, I'd seriously look into it...It's possible his grandfather was among some of the pioneers of naval aviation; perhaps even a squadron mate of some of the famous "Millionaires' Squadron" from late WWI. A good place to contact would be the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida...they have quite a bit of info on early naval aviation.

Response by SPC David S. made Feb 3 at 2020 10:04 AM

SPC David S. — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:04:51 -0500

Might give these guys a shot -

https://www.history.navy.mil/

NHHC

Response by SSG Dale London made Feb 3 at 2020 10:06 AM

SSG Dale London — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:06:31 -0500

Ancestry [dot] com is a really good place to research this sort of thing. There a lots of folks on there doing similar work.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 27 at 2020 6:05 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 27 May 2020 18:05:27 -0400

Thank you my friend CSM Charles Hayden for posting - That is an interesting question.
Together we served may be a consideration. LTC Stephen C. and I are both members. I am limited to posting on the Army side though.