Tuesday, November 11, 2014

October and November 1945 - separation from service

On October 17, 1945 Roger was transferred from Ajo back to the 3028th Base Unit at Luke Field.

On October 18, 1945 he was demobilized at Luke Field.

On October 22, 1945 he received clearance from Luke Field regarding return of property, satisfaction of financial obligations, etc.

On October 23, 1945 he was transferred to the Army Air Force Separation Command at Davis-Monthan Field in Tucson AZ.

On October 24, 1945 he received separation travel and terminal leave.  His final flight records indicate 233 hours of flight time as an Aviation Cadet and 30 hours as a Flight Officer for a total of 263 hours.

On November 22, 1945 Roger was Honorably Discharged at Davis-Monthan Field.

Subsequent to his discharge he received an undated letter from President Harry Truman expressing the thanks of a grateful nation.

He was a proud member America's greatest generation.

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