US ARMY TRANSPORT
GENERAL EDWIN D PATRICK

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Sgt Myer's journey home began when his remains were moved from
United States Armed Forces Cemetery Yokohama #1 to the
American Graves Registration Service (AGRS) Port Facility in Yokohama.

This took place sometime between February and September 1949.

Around 15 October 1949 his remains were placed aboard
USAT General Edwin D Patrick and departed for Fort Mason, San Francisco.

Following arrival at Fort Mason on 1 November 1949, his remains were transported
by rail to Distribution Center #1 ( DC #1) Brooklyn , arriving 9 November 1949.

On 19 December remains of 13 men, including Sgt Myers,
were transported by rail to Washington DC with final destination
Arlington National Cemetery

Below are documents concerning Sgt Myers' journey home
as well as correspondence to Mr Stanley Myers regarding
his wishes for how his son's remains were to be taken care of.

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DISINTERMENT DIRECTIVE
7 FEBRUARY 1949
OR
15 SEPTEMBER 1949

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RECORD OF CUSTODIAL TRANSFER

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CORRESPONDENCE ACTION SHEET
DRAFT OF LETTER TO FAMILY

 

LETTER TO MR STANLEY C MYERS
FROM
MAJOR JAMES F SMITH
MEMORIAL DIVISION
6 MAY 1949
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LETTER TO MR STANLEY C MYERS
FROM
MAJOR JAMES F SMITH
MEMORIAL DIVISION
6 MAY 1949
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REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF REMAINS
PAGE 1
6 MAY 1949

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REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF REMAINS
PAGE 2
6 MAY 1949

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