Palmer was the third child, the first two died at birth.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Palmer W Van Gundy
Birth Year: 1909
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Kansas
State of Residence: California
County or City: Orange
Enlistment Date: 10 Jun 1943
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Los Angeles
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or othereme rgency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of thePresident or o therwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Office machine operators
Marital Status: Married
Height: 99
Weight: 489
