M1942 Mess tin Named

[Roger M]

I was fortunate enough to pick up this 1944 Mess Tin yesterday.
It in great condition and is named to Snook 35621537

I found out some information.

Name Richard E Snook
Serial Number 35621537
State Ohio
County Clark
Rank Private
Branch Warrant Officers
Army Selectees - Enlisted Men
Birth Year 1923
Enlist Date 01-06-1943
Enlistment Place Columbus Ohio
Term Duration of War, Plus 6 Months
Nativity Ohio
Race White
Citizenship Citizen
Education 2 Years High School
Civilian Occupation Semiskilled Occupations in Building of Aircraft, N.E.C
Marital Status Single
Dependents No Dependents
Conflict Period WWII, World War 2

[Ubique]

Always nice to be able to link a veteran to something in your collection. Not sure which I enjoy the most, the ownership or the research discoveries.

Oz.