The reason I was
looking up Pfc Frederick R. Smith was the fact that
there is an image that shows KIA men being prepared
for burial. Pfc Smith's Mattress Cover is being
prepared with his Rank, Name and the beginning of
his ASN.
He is clearly visible in the image. I'm not sure
if any family members
of his generation or a fellow soldier knew him but
it is something people should know. Most would never
be able to put 2 and 2 together in cases like this,
but it is possible.
There are many images like this from WWII. The
reaction depends on the individual when they
come across such an image. The work that the
Graves Registration did and still does is very
important. It appears that is why these images
were taken at that time.
BN Siddall
