SWPTO: Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations
APTO on World War II discharge papers stands for "Assembled for Transportation." It indicates that the individual was processed for discharge and was awaiting transportation to their home or next assignment. This designation was part of the administrative procedures for soldiers returning from service.
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ERC stands for "Enlisted Reserve Corps". My dad was ERC from the date he took the induction oath until the day he entered active service (one week).
"Ryukyus GO 105 WD 45" on World War II discharge papers indicates the soldier served in the Ryukyu Islands during the Okinawa Campaign, which was part of the broader Pacific Theater. "GO" stands for "General Order," while "WD" refers to the War Department, and "45" signifies the year 1945, when the campaign occurred. This notation helps detail the specific theater of operation and the context of the service during the war.
It indicates the veteran was awarded the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater (EAMET) Campaign Medal. The medal was awarded for any service performed between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946 provided such service was performed in the geographical theater areas of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.
Discharge papers (the DD-214) are filled and printed out at the post/base where the service member is completing their separation from.
Your service record or discharge papers are usually enough.
Honorable discharge papers. The primary record for your service and discharge.
APTO on World War II discharge papers stands for "Assembled for Transportation." It indicates that the individual was processed for discharge and was awaiting transportation to their home or next assignment. This designation was part of the administrative procedures for soldiers returning from service.
No. They would receive whatever discharge papers the Australian military gave them upon their discharge from service.
Check your discharge papers. You should have been issued a DD214 upon discharge. It will list all of your awards as well as your unit history and dates of service. You can contact the appropriate service if you cannot locate yours.
People in the administration will end up filing the discharge papers, however most are recycled after their entry into the database
Yes your papers will list all the creditor that was discharged. I did some research and found out myself.
You would have to specify where on the discharge papers (I'm assuming you're referring to a DD-214) it's found at.
Your discharge papers are going to list all of the awards you have received. If you are still on active duty, your service record will contain all of the documents.
discharge papers and a ticket home
To obtain your discharge papers from the hospital, you can typically request them from the hospital's medical records department. You may need to fill out a form and provide identification. It's best to call the hospital ahead of time to confirm their specific process for obtaining discharge papers.