04-18-2019, 09:53 PM
Hello Dean,
My father, Edward Lucashu, was in Company "C". I actually have copies of the orders that issued the bronze service star to particpants at Okinawa, and for the Bronze service arrowhead for participants in the Leyte landings. Was you dad named John? He was in Company "B". Attached photos show your dad's name. He is on both lists. I also have several photos of men in the unit but there are only a couple that I can figure out the name. Have you ever seen the color photo of McArthur when he landed at Leyte? There are a lot of guys standing around and I'm pretty sure one of them is my dad. My dad told me that he was right near him when he landed. Perhaps your dad was there too! Below is the web address of the photo.
