Tech 4 Theodore Fina in Italy, Aug 1944 geared up and ready to board a C-47 for the invasion of Southern France. He is armed with a M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun with the detachable shoulder stock removed
NAME: Theodore J. Fina
ASN: 32397806
PLACE OF BIRTH: ???, NY
DATE OF BIRTH: ?? ??? 1911
DATES OF SERVICE: 01 Jul 1942 -
UNIT ASSIGNED:
Communications Section, HHC 2nd Bn 509th PIR
Communications Section, HHC 509th PIB
CAMPAIGNS: Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno, Southern France
AWARDS: Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge with two combat jump stars, Silver Star Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with arrowhead and three campaign stars, WWII Victory Medal, Distinguished (Presidential) Unit Citation, four overseas service bars
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
01 Jul 1942 - Enlisted at Fort Jay Governors Island, NY - NARA Enlistment Record
| Field Title | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ARMY SERIAL NUMBER | 32397806 | 32397806 |
| NAME | FINA#THEODORE#J######### | FINA#THEODORE#J######### |
| RESIDENCE: STATE | 23 | NEW YORK |
| RESIDENCE: COUNTY | 061 | NEW YORK |
| PLACE OF ENLISTMENT | 2327 | FT JAY GOVERNORS ISLAND NEW YORK |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT DAY | 01 | 01 |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT MONTH | 07 | 07 |
| DATE OF ENLISTMENT YEAR | 42 | 42 |
| GRADE: ALPHA DESIGNATION | PVT# | Private |
| GRADE: CODE | 8 | Private |
| BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION | BI# | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| BRANCH: CODE | 00 | Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA |
| FIELD USE AS DESIRED | # | # |
| TERM OF ENLISTMENT | 5 | Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law |
| LONGEVITY | ### | ### |
| SOURCE OF ARMY PERSONNEL | 0 | Civil Life |
| NATIVITY | 23 | NEW YORK |
| YEAR OF BIRTH | 11 | 11 |
| RACE AND CITIZENSHIP | 1 | White, citizen |
| EDUCATION | 0 | Grammar school |
| CIVILIAN OCCUPATION | 572 | Skilled engineers, stationary |
| MARITAL STATUS | 8 | Divorced, without dependents |
| COMPONENT OF THE ARMY | 7 | Selectees (Enlisted Men) |
| CARD NUMBER | # | # |
| BOX NUMBER | 0508 | 0508 |
| FILM REEL NUMBER | 2.172 | 2.172 |
14 Sep 1943 - T-4 Theodore J. Fina 32397806 2nd Bn, 509th PIR Participated in Operation GIANT III Naples-Foggia Combat Jump Star
10 Apr 1944 - Cpl. Theodore J. Fina 32397806 HHC, 509th PIB GO 5 The following named Officers and Enlisted Men of Companies indicated having fulfilled all requirements as set forth in Par #3. a&b, Section I, WD Circular #269, dated 27 October 1943, are hereby announced as Combat Infantrymen and are entitled to wear the badge as specified in WD Circular above
17 Apr 1944 - Cpl. Theodore J. Fina 32397806 HHC, 509th PIB SO 26 Temporary Promotion to T/4
15 Aug 1944 - T/4 Theodore J. Fina 32397806 Hq Co 509th PIB 24 Jul 1944 Listed on jump manifest for Operation DRAGOON (RUGBY) Southern France Combat Jump Star Bn Plane 11, Hq Co Plane 2 Seat 6
15 Aug 1944 – Sgt. Theodore J. Fina 32397806 Communications Section, HHC 509th PIB Southern France page 87 in the book “First Airborne Task Force” by Michel De Trez
11 Oct 1944 - T/4 Theodore J. Fina 32397806 509th PIB GO 17 HQ 1st ABTF Award of Silver Star Medal page 384 in the book “Stand in the Door” by Charles H. Doyle and Terrell Stewart
Tech 4 Fina riding in Communications Section vehicles through Nice, France
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