Sgt Robert James Janecek's journey home began with the below letter to his father from the
Quartermaster Corps.

His remains had initially been buried at
United States Armed Forces ( USAF ) Cemetery Yokohama #1.

They were disinterred and transferred to USAF Mausoleum Yokohama #2.

In this letter Mr Janecek is requested to fill out and return
the form titled Request for Disposition of Remains.

There are numerous hand-written notes in the first page.

The form was signed 4 May 1949 and

returned to the Memorial Division,
Quartermaster Corps.

SGT JANECEK'S REMAINS WERE TRANSPORTED FROM JAPAN TO
SAN FRANCISCO ON THE
UNITED STATES ARMY TRANSPORT
GENERAL WILLIAM O. DARBY

 

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LETTER TO MR JOSEPH R JANECEK
FROM
MAJOR JAMES M SMITH
MEMORIAL DIVISION
4 APRIL 1949

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REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF REMAINS
PART 1

4 APRIL 1949

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REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF REMAINS
PART 1 ( CONTINUED )

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