Mark:
I emailed you a list with all the names of the "49th family", who I'm in contact with to date. I hope you will be able to talk to them and acquire more information regarding your search.
I see that he lived in Gladwin County? Do you also happen to live in Michigan? I have cousins who live in Gladwin, and in fact just saw them at our family reunion this past weekend. We live about 40 minutes from there. Small world!
Wow it is a small world.
I grew up in Gladwin and still have family there. My Dad was mayor pro-tem, and on the Gladwin City council for over 25 years. I have since moved to Livonia, MI but do get back "up North" when I can.
Also I just attended the Thunder over Michigan air show where there were a few vets and met a new organization called Honnor Flight Michigan...don't know if you are familiar with them...