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.
The ASR (Armed Services Rating) score of 71 on an honorable discharge paper indicates the service member's overall performance and conduct during their military service, with higher scores generally reflecting better performance. The "2 sep 45" likely refers to the date of separation from service, which is September 2, 1945. An honorable discharge signifies that the individual completed their service satisfactorily, meeting the standards set by the military.
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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.
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.
To obtain your discharge papers, you should contact the hospital or medical facility where you were discharged. They typically have a records department that can provide you with copies of your discharge summary. If you were discharged from a military service, you can request your discharge papers from the National Archives or your respective branch's personnel office. Make sure to have your identification and any necessary details ready for the request.
No, the Navy does not issue DD Form 217N discharge papers. Instead, the correct form for documenting discharge from military service is the DD Form 214, which provides details about a service member's time in the military, including their discharge status. The DD 217N is not a standard form used for discharges in the Navy or any branch of the U.S. military.
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.