Seeking information pertaining to my deceased father's World War II service record. His name is Alfred(AKA Dutchy) Kane and he was from Jeresy City, NJ. Initial research suggests that he served in Okinawa as a Sgt. assigned to a flamethrower tank, most likely part of the 713th Armored Flame thrower battalion.

He died when I was very young. My brother and I are exploring a trip to Okinawa in 2006 and and information would be appreciated.

I have been in contact with the national records center in St. Louis, but that is not looking promising at this point.

Thans for your time and assistance, as well as this site which has provided us with very good information.