happyscooter
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Post by happyscooter on May 26, 2013 21:05:11 GMT -5
Is there some place that I could contact about my dad's military service? He was in WWII and stationed at a certain base (Army). He had told us before that he was selected for a certain position but that he never actually held it. But my mother said he did hold the position. (Like telling us he was just a cook, when he was really a MP. Not that there is anything wrong with a cook, but nothing wrong with being a MP).
Would they be able to tell me if yes he actually served as a certain something?
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Post by Blonde Granny on May 26, 2013 21:11:05 GMT -5
You can contact the a national Record depository in st. Louis. Be aware however that many records were lost in a fire (maybe 1971), so it is very possible those records are gone.
. Google search for the address and then file the form. you will receive a DD214 with his service information.
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Post by happyscooter on May 26, 2013 21:45:28 GMT -5
Will it tell me if he actually did something? He wasn't a hero (not by HERO standards) or anything like that. I would like to know if he really was what my mom said.
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Post by happyscooter on May 27, 2013 6:18:21 GMT -5
Thanks Blonde Granny. I have the form and will be filling it out when I get more time. I wish I had known about this before my mom passed away. After my dad died, she made all of the grandkids a book of my dad's things. Copies of baby pics of him (not many), military records, marriage license, retirement pics, my wedding picture, etc... I would have liked for her to see what I get from the records dept.
Thanks again.
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Post by Blonde Granny on May 27, 2013 7:39:42 GMT -5
Happy to help!! However, if his records were burned in the fire, as were my Dads, there is nothing that will be returned.
If you get a copy of his DD214 you will find it is one sheet of paper. You can request his full military record, including doctor visits etc. It is much more detailed. However, right now I can't remember what the number is...
If you have more questions, you can contact your local chapter of the American Legion, VFW or DAV. There are always willing to help.
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Post by The Home 6 on May 27, 2013 9:31:19 GMT -5
happy scooter, his DD 214 will have his job listed on it, as well as any medals he received. The other form that Blonde Granny is talking about is called an SF 180.
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Post by The Home 6 on May 27, 2013 9:32:39 GMT -5
happy, his DD214 will have his job on it, as well as a list of any medals he was awarded. An SF 180 is the form number (I am pretty sure) that Blonde Granny is talking about, to get his full record.
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Post by Tennesseer on May 27, 2013 11:22:16 GMT -5
Happyscooter-I am curious as to what you are hoping to find out with your dad's military records. If you should be able to obtain his full record(s), will you think more, less, or be indifferent to his military service?
Sometimes the legend should be allowed to stand as the truth.
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