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Note: Record of military service from Frank and Lillian Hinz Family Bible (as transcribed by Pat Kelm, email Nov 28, 2000): Richard Paul Hinz Served in the U.S. Air Force [see note below] From Apr, 1944 to May, 1946 Promoted to Corporal in December, 1944 Promoted to Sgt. in February, 1945 Stationed Basic Training - Sheppard Field, Texas; Scott Field, IL; Yuma, AR; Lincoln, NB; Gowen Field, ID; WallaWalla, WA; Eglin Field, FL General Information: Radio Operator on B-24 Bomber **Note: There was no separate US Air Force until 1947. The US Army Air Corps was re-designated the US Army Air Forces in 1941. For traditional reasons, the US Army Air Forces of WWII are still referred to as the Army Air Corps. From grave marker "Sgt. US Army Air Forces" and from their wedding announcement in Sacramento Bee ". . . served in the US Army Air Corps."
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