Emanuel Gracie
ASN:0-1172030
enlistment; February 24, 1941
Training; Fort Sill, Fort Bragg
dates; assigned HQ Battery 319th June 2, 1944 from replacement depot. ( suggests his first campaign)
Campaigns; ?,?, Normandy, Holland
PRE Form #43
September 20, 1948
Attached hereto correspondence and/or other identifying media of possible archival value, pertaining to:
GRACIE EMANUEL H JR 1 LT O-1172030
(Last Name) (First Name) (Initial) (Rank) (ASN)
Subject remains have been permanently interred overseas in the United States Military Cemetery
NEUVILLE
From: 44612
c/o U.S. Army
Leicester
EFFECTS QM-ETOUSA
US ARMY DEPOT
STANLEY WHSE
WATERLOO DOCK STA.
LIVERPOOL, LANC, L.M.S.
1ST Lt., Emanuel H. Gracie
MIA
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION – AREA SEARCHING
To be completely filled out and attached to each copy of GR From I,
“Report of Burial” when disinterment is accomplished.
1. Was investigation preceded by Advance Publicity: Yes
(if Special Investigation so indicate)
2. EMANUAL H. GRACIE JR. unk unk Airborne
(Full name of deceased) (Rank) (ASN) (Organization)
3. State: Means of identification i.e., identification, tags attached to marker, inscription of grave marker, cemetery records, townhall records, etc. and Source of Information, i.e., identification tags, identification cards, identification bracelet, leather name plate on flying jacket, clothing marks etc. Two Identification tags found on body.
4. Give exact location of isolated grave, furnishing coordinates and letter prefix, map sheet, scale and series used: also name of nearest town: ZUEFFLICH, GERMANY Map 1:250,000
Sheet 2A & 3A Walcheren-Amsterdam coord. QE 7859
Note: ATTACH OVERLAY SHOWING EXACT LOCATION OF ISOLATED GRAVE TYING LOCATION IN WITH PERMANENT LANDMARKS.
5. Full name of cemetery (include plot, row and grave if organized cemetery:
Isolated grave
6. Approximate or establish date of death (state which and give basis for date selected:
September 18, 1944 (Information received by Burgermeister, Theodor Moss, Zuefflich, Germany, House No. 68c)
7. Approximate or established date of burial (give basis for date established):
Unburied
8. Manner in which grave was marked, show information contained on the marker:
No marker, body ws not buried.
9. List personal effects found in possession of civilian and custodial personnel now retaining, furnishing name and address of individuals concerned: None
10. Furnish information obtained concerning place, and particulars surrounding death and burial: give the names and addresses of all persons furnishing such information (contact local Mayer, priest, police, hospitals, cemetery sextons or caretakers, those responsible for burial and other possessing important information): The body was found last week by glider in a field which was recently flooded, by a farmer, Johann Haagmann, the owner of the field. No more information available. The town was evacuated during time of the flood for a little over a month. Information received from Burgermeister Theodor, Zuefflich, Germany, House No. 68c.
11. Give name and address of person who can guide disinteresting team to burial location:
Burgermeister of Zuefflich, Germany: Theodor Moss, House No. 68c. or caretaker Anton Jansen, House No. 11
12. Is this atrocity case: No Is there evidence that it may be: No If answer is yes, has responsible War Crimes representative been notified:
13. Name and addresses of persons committing the atrocity or the military unit of which these persons were members: Not applicable.
14. If unidentified and a crew member of a plane or vehicle, indicate names of any other known crew members and state whether buried at this location or a survivor: Not applicable.
15. If unidentified, supply any of the following information determinable:
a. Crew position in plane or vehicle:
b. Plane or vehicle serial number: unk Type: American Glider
c. Installed weapons:
Serial Number Calibre & Mfgr. Serial Number Calibre & Mfgr.
d. Engine serial number: Type:
Signature of Investigating Officer
WILLIAM H. ZERHAN
2nd Lt. Inf. O-1336585
606 QM. Graves Registration Co.
Disinterment approved by (HQ Authorizing Exhumation): C.O. 606 QM. G.R. co.
XXXX XXXX made by: 6800 QM GR Det (GA)
Date of XXXX burial: April 18, 1945
Place of XXXX reburial U.S. Military Cemetery: Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium VK 39018
Plot H Row 8 Grave 199
NOTE: Additional particulars regarding investigation will be placed on additional sheet.
HEADQUARTERS
319TH GLIDER FIELD ARTILLERY BN
APO 469, FM, NY NY
August 27, 1945
Subject; Missing In Action Personnel
To: 82nd Airborne Division, APO 469
1. In compliance with Ltr, File AG 704 GAB-ASO, Subject; European Casualty Clearance Plan, HQ U.S. F.E. T. dated August 6, 1945.
b. Airborne Personnel
(1) Glider landed in enemy held territory. Anti-Aircraft fire, small arms fire and flak was heavy.
(2) It is believed the glider landed between Wyler and Zuefflich, Germany – Map Groesbeck, Holland N 5144ZS43 5X17 GSG54427, Sheet 12 NW – in enemy territory.
(3) Capt Doherty – Bn Surgeon
1st Lt Gracie – Asst Comm O
Tec 4 Keys – Headquarters Clerk
Pfc Mills – Driver
Pvt Lane – Btry Aid Man
(4) No knowledge of accident as gliders landed in enemy territory.
(5) Not applicable.
(6) Unknown.
(7) It was believed at the time of the incident that the personnel were
captured by the enemy. However, since no reports have ever been received on the status of these men it is believed that they have been killed. Pfc Edwin Y. Webb, 34255290, formerly a member of this organization, landed in a glider in Germany during the same operation and was captured by the enemy. He was released several months ago by the Russians who had overrun the territory in which he was being held and visited the Battalion CP which was situated in the area where he was interred. Pfc Webb informed us that the information he had, from hearsay, was to the effect that Lt Gracie, Pfc Mills, Pvt Lane and T/4 Keys had been killed. However, he was unable to submit definite proof of this fact other than hearsay evidence. He had no information whatever on Captain Doherty.
For the Commanding Officer:
Wayne E. Child, WOJG, USA, PERS O.
WSY/RB/jk
HEADQUARTERS
606 QM. GRAVES REGISTRATION CO.
APO 757 U.S. ARMY
AGRXC April 16, 1946
SUBJECT: Case # 30
TO: U.S. Military Cemetery, Neuville-En-Condroz, Belgium
1. The subject deceased Emanuel H. Gracie Jr. O-1172030 was found unburied by the Headquarters April 9, 1946, at Zuefflich, Germany, map 1:250,000, sheet 2A & 3A Walcheren-Amsterdam, coord. QE 7859.
2. Identification, two identification tags.
3. The deceased has been evacuated and reinterred in the U.S. Military Cemetery, Neuville-En-Condroz, Belgium.
WILLIAM S. YOE
1st Lt. Inf.
Commanding Officer
May 3, 1949
1/Lt Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr., ASN O1 172 030
Plot D, Row 21, Grave 10
Headstone: Cross
Neuville-en-Condroz (Belgium)
U.S. Military Cemetery
Mr. Emanuel H. Gracie, Sr.
56 Carpenter Street
East Providence, Rhode Island
Dear Mr. Gracie:
This is to inform you that the remains of your loved one have been permanently interred, as recorded above, side by side with comrades who also gave their lives for their country. Customary military funeral services were conducted over the grave at the time of burial.
After the Department of the Army has completed all final interments, the cemetery will be transferred, as authorized by the Congress, to the care and supervision of the American Battle Monuments Commission. The Commission also will have the responsibility for permanent construction and beautification of the cemetery, including erection of the permanent headstone. The headstone will be inscribed with the name exactly as recorded above, the rank or rating where appropriate, organization, State, and date of death. Any inquiries relative to the type of headstone or the spelling of the name to be inscribed thereon, should be addressed to the American Battle Monuments Commission, Washington 25, D.C. Your letter should include the full name, rank, serial number, grave location, and name of the cemetery.
While interments are in progress, the cemetery will not be open to visitors. You may rest assured that this final interment was conducted with fitting dignity and solemnity and that the gravesite will be carefully and conscientiously maintained in perpetuity by the United States Government.
Sincerely yours,
H. Feldman
Major General
The Quartermaster General
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
NORTH ATLANTIC AREA
To: Repatriation Records Branch
Disinterment Locator Section
Office of the Quartermaster General
Department of the Army Date: September 15, 1948
Washington 25, D.C.
From: Miss Mildred Jenkins Subject: QMGMR 293
GRACIE, Emanuel H., Jr. 1st Lt.
01 172 303
Plot H, Row 8, Grave 199
U. S. Military Cemetery
Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium
Father: Mr. Emanuel H. Gracie, Sr.
56 Carpenter Street
East Providence, Rhode Island
The father of this serviceman has been located at the address given above. The family have been given Form 345 and have assured the chapter that it would be mailed to you very shortly. The family preferred to handle the matter themselves without assistance from the chapter. The chapter feels that they are capable of handling this matter.
(Miss) Mildred Jenkins
Director, Home Services
By: (Miss) Mary O. Ingles
Home Service Correspondent
Repatriation Records Branch
Disinterment Locator Section
Office of the Quartermaster General Date: July 21, 1948
Department of the Army
Washington 25, D.C. Gracie, Emanuel H., Jr., 1/Lt.
01 172 303
Plot H, Row S, Grave 199
From: (Miss) Edna Mattox Subject: United States Military Cemetery
Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium
Next of Kin: Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie
Old Address: 1077 Orleans Court, Jacksonville, Fla.
New Address:
Your Reference: QMGMR 293
In compliance with your request of July 7, 1948, for an investigation in connection with the disposition of the remains of the deceased serviceman, we submit the following information:
1. OQMG Form 345 _x_ has been submitted by Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie, wife
(Name) (Relationship)
____ will be submitted on July 21, 1948
(date)
2. Remarks: We are attaching Form 345 completed by the widow of the above deceased serviceman who has relinquished her rights to her father-in-law Emanuel H. Gracie, Sr., 56 Carpenter Street, East Providence, R.I. We are, therefore, referring this matter to our North American Atlantic Area.
(Miss) Edna Mattox
Director, Home Service
Southeastern Area
1st Lt Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr., O1 172 030
Plot H, Row 8, Grave 199 August 20, 1948
United States Military Cemetery
Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium
Mr. Emanuel H. Gracie
56 Carpenter Street
East Providence, Rhode Island
Dear Mr. Gracie:
The people of the United States, through the Congress have authorized the disinterment and final burial of the heroic dead of World War II. The Quartermaster General of the Army has been entrusted with this sacred responsibility to the honored dead. The records of the War Department indicated that you may be the nearest relative of the above-named deceased, who gave his life in the service of his country.
The enclosed pamphlets, “Disposition of World War II Armed Forces Dead,” and “American Cemeteries,” explain the disposition, options and service made available to you by your Government. If you are the next of kin according to the line of kinship as set forth in the enclosed pamphlet, “Disposition of World War II Armed Forces Dead,” you are invited to express your wishes as to the disposition of the remains of the deceased by completing Part I of the enclosed form “Request for Disposition of Remains.” Should you desire to relinquish your rights to the next in line of kinship, please complete Part II of the enclosed form. If you are not the next of kin, please complete Part III of the enclosed form.
If you should elect Option 2, it is advised that no funeral arrangements or other personal arrangements be made until you are further notified by this office.
Will you please complete the enclosed form, “Request for Disposition of Remains”, and mail in the enclosed self-addressed envelope, which requires no postage, within 30 days after its receipt by you? Its prompt return will avoid unnecessary delays.
Sincerely,
Thomas B. Larkin
Major General
The Quartermaster General
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE QUATERMASTER GENERAL
WASHINGTON 25, D.C.
In Reply Refer to RR Br: QMGR 293 Gracie, Emanual H., Jr., 1st Lt., O1 172 030
Plot H, Row 8, Grave 199
IMPORTANT United States Military Cemetery
Address reply and envelope to: Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium
THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL
Do NOT include the name of the
Official who signed the communication.
P R I O R I T Y
Miss Edna Mattox, Director of Home Service
Southeastern Area American Red Cross
230 Spring Street, Northwest
Atlanta, 3, Georgia
Dear Miss Mattox:
The Next of Kin of the above captioned deceased wife
(relationship)
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie 1077 Orleans Court Jacksonville, Florida
(name) (address)
has failed to return a Form 345 indicating disposition instructions for the remains. The form was dispatched January 15, 1948.
It is respectfully requested that the attached OQMG From 345 be properly accomplished by the Next of Kin and legal documents obtained through assistance of your representative if appropriate, be furnished this office. In the event you are unable to secure disposition instructions from the Next of Kin, it is further requested that a statement of the action taken by your representative be furnished this office for use as a basis for final disposition of remains of the decedent.
It is recommended that in contact with the Next of Kin mentioned above, they first be queried as to whether or not they have submitted the appropriate form, as it may have been mailed to this office since receipt by you for this request.
Sincerely,
John O. Hyatt
Colonel, QMC
Memorial Division
QMGYG 293
Gracie, Emanuel H. Jr.
SN O-1 172 030
Address Reply To August 16, 1946
THE QUATERMASTER GENERAL
Attention: Memorial Division
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville 5, Florida
Dear Mrs. Gracie:
This office promised that upon receipt of burial information concerning your husband, the late First Lieutenant, Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr., you would be advised.
The official Report of Burial discloses that the remains of your husband were interred in Plot H, Row 8, Grave 199, in the United States Military Cemetery Neuville-en-Condroz, located nine miles southwest of Liege, Belgium.
FOR THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL:
Sincerely yours,
James L. Prenn
Major, QMC
Assistant
SPQYG 293
Gracie, Emanuel H. Jr.
SN O1 172 303
May 13, 1946
Address Reply TO
THE QUARTERMAST GENERAL
Attention: Memorial Division
Sergeant Joseph P. Meighan, 6268871
1631 East 25th Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dear Sergeant Meighan:
This office is endeavoring to locate the remains of all personnel for whom there is no report of burial or recovery of remains on file. This office would appreciate any information you can offer concerning the late First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr.
For your convenience in replying there is attached a self-addressed envelope requiring no postage.
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM E. REID
1st Lieut., QMC
Assistant
SPQYG 293
Gracie, Emanuel H. Jr.
SN O1 172 030
May 13, 1946
Address Reply To
THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL
Attention: Memorial Division
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville, 5, Florida
Dear Mrs. Gracie:
Your letter to the Adjutant General concerning your husband, the late First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr., has been referred to this office.
I regret that I must inform you that information concerning the burial of the remains of your husband has not yet been received in this office. However, our Graves Registration Forces in the field are making a complete and thorough search of all areas over which our men fought. All available information such as enemy reports of death and burial, either captured or transmitted through the International Red Cross, results of interrogation of returned Prisoners of War, statements made by natives of the localities being searched, and reports submitted by Commanding Officers and fellow soldiers who were in the vicinity at the time of the fatality, are being used to implement their efforts. It is contemplated that all remains so recovered will be interred in established American Military Cemeteries pending the initiation of the Program of Repatriation. I sincerely hope that this intensive search will result in the discovery and the identification of your husband’s remains. Please be assured that when information is received that this is accomplished and his remains have been properly interred, you will be informed without delay.
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband.
FOR QUARTERMASTER GENERAL
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM E. REID
1st Lieut., QMC
Assistant
ARMY SERVICE FORCES
TRANSMITTAL SHEET
FILE NO: AGPC-G 201 SUBJECT: 1st Lt. Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr., O1172030
To: From: Date:
Director, Memorial Division Casualty Branch, AGO April 30, 1946
OQMG, Rm 2035, Tempo B. Room 4648
Washington, D.C. Munitions Building
1. Copy of letter, dated April 13, 1946, from Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie, wife of First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr., O-1142030, forwarded for appropriate attention and direct reply to that part pertaining to your office.
2. Records of this office show that Lieutenant Gracie was reported killed in action in Wyler, Germany, September 18, 1944.
3. Copy of reply from this office enclosed for your information.
Katherine F. Whelan
1st Lt. A.G.D.
April 30, 1946
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville 5, Florida
Dear Mrs. Gracie:
I am referring to your letter of April 13, 1946, concerning your husband, First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr.
The feelings which prompted your communication are most understandable, and I fully appreciate your desire for all available details regarding the death of your husband. The official report of death was based on information received from a liberated prisoner of war who was a member of your husband’s organization and an eyewitness to his death. I am furnishing his name and address in the event you wish to contact him for further details.
Sergeant Joseph P. Meighan, 6268871
1631 East 25th Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Quartermaster General, Washington, D.C., has jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the burial of our military personnel who died overseas, and a copy of your letter has been referred to that official for appropriate attention and direct reply regarding the location of your husband’s grave.
May I again express my deepest sympathy in your loss.
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD F. WITSELL
Major General
The Adjutant General of the Army
AG 291 Gracie, Emanuel H., Jr. 1077 Orleans Court
PC-O 195030 Jacksonville 5, Fla.
April 13, 1946
War Department
Adjutant General’s Office
Washington 25, D.C.
Gentlemen:
In July 1945, I received a telegram and a letter of confirmation informing me of the death of mu husband, First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr., O-1172030, F.A. The letter stated that he was killed in action in Wyler, Germany, September 18, 1944. As yet, I have received no further information concerning his death. I have written several letters seeking information, but I have not even received answers to them.
It seems as though I should at least know the name and location of the cemetery where my husbands body is buried and also his grave number. If this information is not possible, I would greatly appreciate any other details you could give me concerning his death.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Marcia B. Gracie
WAR DEPARTMENT
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE
WASHINGTON 25, D.C.
REPORT OF DEATH DATE: July 18, 1945
FULL NAME ARMY SERIAL NUMBER GRADE
Gracie Emanuel H. Jr. O-1172030 1st Lt.
HOME ADDRESS ARM OR SERVICE DATE OF BIRTH
East Providence, R.I. Field Artillery 12/19/1927
PLACE OF DEATH CAUSE OF DEATH DATE OF DEATH
European Area Killed in action 09/18/1944
STATION OF DECEASED DATE OF ENTRY OR LENTTH OF SERVICE
CURRENT ACTIVE SERVICE FOR PAY PURPOSES
European Area 10/22/1942 YEARS MONTHS DAYS
EMERGENCY ADDRESSEE (NAME, RELATIONSHIP & ADDRESS)
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie (Wife) 1077 Orleans Court Jacksonville, Florida
BENEFICIARY (NAME, RELATIONSHIP & ADDRESS)
Marcia B. Gracie (Wife) same as above
Ronald D. Gracie (Son) same as above
INVESTIGATION IN LINE OF DUTY OWN MISCONDUCT WAS DECEASED AUTHORIZED IN FLYING PAY OTHER PAY STATUS
MADE ON DUTY STATUS ABSENCE STATUS (SPECIFY BELOW)
NO YES
ADDITIONAL DATE AND/OR STATEMENT __x__ BATTLE _____ NON-BATTLE
*Glider Flights
The individual named in this report of death is held by the War Dept. to have been in a missing action status from September 18, 1944 until such absence was terminated on July 12, 1945, when evidence considered sufficient to establish the fact of death was rec’d by the Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE
WASHINGTON 25, D.C.
BATTLE CASUALTY REPORT
NAME SERIAL NUMBER GRADE ARM OR SERVICE REPORTING THEATRE
GRACIE EMANUEL H JR O1 172 030 1 LT FA ETO
PLACE OF CASUALTY DATE OF CASUALTY FLYING OR TYPE OF SHIPMENT NUMBER
DAY MONTH YEAR JUMPING STAT CASUALTY
HOLLAND 9 18 SEP 44 W MIA 210
NAME AND ADDRESS OF EMERGENCY ADDRESSEE
FIRST NAME – MIDDLE INITIAL-LAST NAME RELATIONSHIP DATE NOTIFIED
MRS. MARCIA B. GRACIE WIFE 11 OCT 1944
NO. AND NAME OF STREET-CITY-STATE
1077 ORLEANS COURT JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA
KANSAS CITY QUARTERMASTER DEPOT
601 HARDESTY AVENUE
KANSAS CITY 1, MO
CHE:AP:bj
IN REPLY REFER TO: 262,508 July 15, 1946
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville 5, Florida
Dear Mrs. Gracie:
Referenced is made to Army Effects Bureau previous correspondence regarding some additional personal effects belonging to your husband, First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr.
Search of the personal effects records of the European Theatre Area fails to reveal the existence of or disposition of a wrist watch, camera, or razor. These articles were not listed on the overseas report of the effects of your husband, and they were not included among his belongings upon arrival here.
Realizing to the fullest extent your desire to receive the articles you are seeking to recover; I am indeed sorry to convey this report.
Yours very truly,
C.H. ESSERT
Administrative Assistant
Army Effects Bureau
REPLY June 20, 1946
TO: Correspondence Branch – Army Effects Bureau
· Inventory received from:
Remarks:
1. ETA records do not reveal the existence of/or disposition of the missing personnel effects belonging to 1st Lt. Gracie.
2. It is recommended that burial records of the Memorial Division be checked to ascertain if any personal property was found with the remains.
3. Further tracer action in the European Theater is inadvisable at this late date.
ROBERT L. SMITH
Chief Clerk
KANSAS CITY QUARTERMASTER DEPOT
ARMY EFFECTS BUREAU
(S-7-7-46)
DSJ:AP:lr
Case No. 262,508 June 7, 1946
REQUEST
TO: European Theater Records Branch – Army Effects Bureau
Request examination of ETA records and report concerning misshing, or allegedly missing, personal effects of:
Gracie, Jr. Emanuel H. O-1172030 1st Lt.
(Last Name) (First Name) (MI) (ASN) (Rank)
Hq. Btry, 319th F.A. Bn. Deceased
(Organization) (Status)
Bureau records do not indicate that any property of subject has been received here.
X Property re4ceived at AEB is listed on following overseas inventories: November 9, 1944, 319th Glider Field Artillery Battalion, Felix B. Greene, Jr., CWO USA, Pers. Adj.
Allegedly missing items, not received here, consist of: wristwatch, camera, razor
Remarks:
N. WHIPPLE
Chief Clerk
Correspondence Branch
ARMY SERVICE FORCES
KANSAS CITY QUARTERMASTER DEPOT
601 HARDESTY AVENUE
KANSAS CITY 1, MO
DSJ:AP:11
IN REPLY REFER TO: 262,508 May 21, 1946
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville 5, Florida
Dear Mrs. Gracie:
This acknowledges your letter of April 29, regarding the personal property belonging to your husband, First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr.
I wish to advise that all of his property received at this Bureau has been forwarded. It is regretted that there is no information available regarding the items about which you inquired.
Search of the personal effects records of the European Theater Area is being made, to ascertain whether any more property of Lieutenant Gracie was recovered. Report of result will be furnished you at the earliest practicable date.
Your very truly,
D.S. JOHNSTON
2ND Lt., QMC
Chief, Adm. Div.
Gracie, Emanuel H., Jr. 1077 Orleans Court
ASN O-1172030 Jacksonville 5, Florida
262508 April 29, 1946
Army Service Forces
Kansas City Quartermaster Depot
Army Effects Bureau
601 Hardesty Avenue
Kansas City 1, Missouri
Gentlemen:
In July 1945, I received one footlocker and contents and one carton and contents of personal property belonging to my husband, First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr. Not all of his personal belongings were in them, such as, wristwatch, camera and razor.
Is there any way I can have these articles traced or could you by any chance be holding them for administration of my husband’s estate?
Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
(Mrs.) Marcia B. Gracie
ARMY SERVICES FORCES
KANSAS CITY QUARTERMASTER DEPOT
ARMY EFFECTS BUREAU
601 Hardesty Avenue
Kansas City 1, Missouri
August 4, 1945
In Reply Refer To: 262,508
Mrs. Marci B. Gracie
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville, Florida
Dear Mrs. Gracie:
The Army Effects Bureau has received and is forwarding to you the following additional property of your husband, First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr.
One carton and contents
As previously indicated, my action in forwarding such effects does not, of itself, vest title in you. The property is transmitted in order that you may safely keep it on behalf of the owner, pending change in his status.
When delivery has been made, I shall appreciate your acknowledging receipt by signing one copy of this letter in the space provided below, and returning it to this Bureau.
For your convenience, there is enclosed an addressed envelope which need no postage.
Yours very truly,
HARRY NIEMIEC
2nd Lt., QMC
Chief, Correspondence Branch
Receipt acknowledged:
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie August 15, 1945
(Signature of Bailee) (Date)
Eff. QM Form 200 (April 11, 1945)
ARMY EFFECTS BUREAU INVENTORY
Package description: one carton
Emanuel H. Gracie Missing
1st Lt. O-1172030 July 16, 1945
262,508
2 coats
1 pair footwear
1 overcoat
3 shirts
X Socks, pr
X Ties
5 pair trousers
X Misc.
ARMY SERVICE FORCES
KANSAS CITY QUARTERMASTER DEPOT
ARMY EFFECTS BURUEA
601 HARDESTY AVENUE
KANSAS CITY 1, MISSOURI
In Reply Refer To: 262508 July 30, 1945
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville, Florida
Dear Mrs. Gracie:
The Army Effects Bureau is forwarding to you the following personal property, recently received here, belonging to your husband, First Lieutenant Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr.:
1 footlocker and contents
My action in transmitting the property does not, of itself, vest title in you. The items are forwarded in order that you may act as gratuitous bailee in caring for them pending the return of the owner, who has been reported missing in action. IN the event he later is reported a casualty, and I sincerely hope he never is, it will be necessary that the property be turned over to the person or persons legally entitled to receive it.
When delivery has been made, I shall appreciate your acknowledging receipt by signing one copy of this letter in the space provided below, and returning it to this Bureau. For your convenience, there is enclosed an addressed envelope which needs no postage.
I regret the circumstances prompting this letter and wish to express my hope for safe return of your husband.
Yours very truly,
P.L. KOOB
1st Lt., QMC
Officer in Charge
SJ Unit
Receipt acknowledged:
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie August 15, 1945
(Signature of Bailee) (Date)
Eff. QM Form 200 (April 11, 1945)
ARMY EFFECTS BUREAU INVENTORY
Package description: one footlocker
Emanuel H. Gracie Missing
1st Lt. O-1172030 July 16, 1945
262,508 Hq. Btry 319 Glider Fa Bn
1 Belt, no money 1 Lot photos and negatives
Towels & Washcloths 1 Money Belt
Clothing 1 Sunday Missal
Misc. 1 Fountain Pen
Religious Articles 1 Pair Glasses
Ribbons, Decoration 1 Lot Incidentals (Officers)
1 Billfold, $1 money and Army Driver’s License 1 Cap
1 Footlocker 1 pair Ladies Slippers
3 Kit, Sew, TLT, or Writing 8 Rolls Film
Books 1 Alarm Clock
Souvenirs 1 Pair Bathing Trunks
Souvenir money 1 Pair Leather Gloves
$1.31 U.S. Money (Amount) 1 Undershirt
1 Box Officers Summer Clothing 1 Pair Sunglasses
1 Officer’s Short Coat 1 Pair Pajamas
5 Khaki Shirts 1 Writing Pad
6 Pairs Socks
Handwritten on the back –
Valve pack
1 Green shirt
1 pr green trousers
1 pr pink trousers
2 ties
1 officer’s blouse
2 sets O D’s
1 officer’s summer blouse and trouser
1 pr civilian shoes
1 officer field coat and hood
I certify that the above listed items were not in the containers inventoried by me:
Laitson
Inventory Clerk
Nolan G.I. Removed 1 small cloth bag
Supervisor
REQUEST FOR DISPOSTION OF REMAINS
August 20, 1948
1st Lt Emanuel H. Gracie, Jr., O-172030
Plot H, Row 8, Grave 199
United States Military Cemetery
Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium
I, Emanuel H. Gracie, Sr., Father, having familiarized myself with the options which have been made available to me with respect to the final resting place of the deceased designated above, now do declare that it is my desire that the remains:
Be interred in a permanent American Military Cemetery overseas – Neuville-en-Condroz.
RELINQUISHMENT OF DISPOSITION AUTHORITY
I, the widow, as the next of kin of the deceased named in part I of this form, do hereby relinquish my rights to direct the final disposition of the remains of the deceased. The next existing person in the order of eligibility of decedent’s survivors is:
Gracie, Sr. Emanuel H. – Father
56 Carpenter St. East Providence, Rhode Island
July 19, 1948
Marcia B. Gracie
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville, Florida
RELINQUISHMENT OF DISPOSITION AUTHORITY
I, the wife, as the next of kin of the deceased named in part I of this form, do hereby relinquish my rights to direct the final disposition of the remains of the deceased. The next existing person in the order of eligibility of decedent’s survivors is:
Gracie, Sr. Emanuel H. – Father
56 Carpenter St. East Providence, Rhode Island
February 12, 1945
Marcia B. Gracie
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville, Florida
RRE Form #43
September 20. 1948
Attached hereto correspondence and/or other identifying media of possible archival value, pertaining to:
Gracie Emanuel H. Jr. O-1172030 1st Lt.
(Last Name) (First Name) (Initial) (ASN) (Rank)
Subject remains have been permanently interred overseas in the United States Military Cemetery:
Permanent Overseas Cemetery NEUVILLE-en-CONDROZ.
RESTRICTED
HEADQUARTERS 319TH GLIDER FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
APO 460, U.S. AMRY
Date: November 9, 1944
SUBJECT: Transmittal of Inventory of Personal Effects.
TO: Effects Quartermaster, ETOUSA, Deport G 14, APO 507, US Army
Transmitted herewith in accordance with Adm Cir #80, dated October 25, 1945, Hq SOS ETOUSA, in inventory of Effects concerning subject named below:
Gracie Emanuel H. Jr. O-1172030 1st Lt.
(Last Name) (First Name) (Initial) (ASN) (Rank)
Organization Hq btry 319th Glider F.A. Bn.
Status – Missing in Action, on the 18th day of September 1944.
Designated Beneficiary (With Address)
Mrs. Marcia B. Gracie (Wife)
1077 Orleans Court
Jacksonville, Florida
Cl. II Assets: Cash found in effects, less cost of money order enclosed herewith
Bank Account: None
Debtors: None
Creditors: None
Enclosed: Nothing