In box 33 decorations and citations the purple heart is listed. Bureau phs form 1867 from the us public health services. I have just recently receive my grandfathers wd ago form 53 55 as well and was trying to determine which unit he was in. Separation qualification record, wd ago form 100, william i. Includes personal data, military occupational assignments, military education, civilian education, and civilian occupations. Idaho state benefits information idaho division of. Department of veterans affairs photo identification card. A wd ago 53, enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge. Army board for correction of military records, provides direction on the conduct. Standard form 50 standard form 2809 award certificate with employees name, service or agency and dates retirement forms with employees name, service or agency and. Military service verification documents list missouri boys state. Official discharge order from the united states armed forces. For us army enlisted personnel not officers this was wd ago form 53 55. Before january 1, 1950, several similar forms were used by the military services, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 5355.
Before january 1, 1950, several similar forms were used by the military services, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 5355, navpers 553, navmc 78pd, and the navcg 553. How to read we ago form 5355 discharge papers wwii forums. War department technical manual tm 12235 enlisted personnel discharge and release from active duty other than at separation centers 19450101 contents foreword iiiiv chapter 1 basic discharge and release from active duty i discharge and release from active duty reference chart 23 basic discharge and separation procedure chart 49 information for soldiers. Dd214 form fill online, printable, fillable, blank pdffiller. An unaltered photocopy of your dd214 wd ago 53 55, mavper or navmc clearly displaying your wartime world war ii incountry service. Before january 1, 1950, several similar forms were used by the military services, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago. Separation qualification record, wd ago form 100, william. Allotment discontinuance, wd ago form 30s illustration 11. Enlisted personnel discharge and release from active duty. General instructions for applying for nurse practitioner. About military service records and official military. Wd ago53, wd ago55, wd ago 5355, navpers 553, navmc 78pd, or navcg 553 form. Army, wd ago form 5355, item 19, marital status indicates that he was married.
We cannot respond to your request at this time for one of the following reasons. Discharge from the army of the united states and report of separation, wd ago form 5356 illustration 12. I was able to not use an attorney for the poa by downloading a form from the internet with the help of the bank manager. Dd form 215, correction to dd form 214, certificate of. Army board for correction of military records abcmr. Sep 29, 2016 allotment discontinuance, wd ago form 30s illustration 11. Wd ago form 53 55 i november 1944 marcotte this form supersedes all prevtous editions of wd ago forms 53 and 55 for enlisted persons entitled to an honorable discharge, which will not be used after receipt of this revision. The dd form 214 has been issued by all military services since january 1, 1950.
The form numbers of some separation documents are listed below. Tm 12235 enlisted personnel discharge and release from. You are correct, the wd ago 5333 was used for army and air force enlisted personnel. Ww 2 us army discharge papers history stack exchange. Box 1 name, make note of the spelling of the name, how it is spelled here is also how it was spelled in the enlistment record and all other service records you will be looking for. Wd ago form 5355 i november 1944 marcotte this form supersedes all prevtous editions of wd ago forms 53 and 55 for enlisted persons entitled to an honorable discharge, which will not be used after receipt of this revision. Before january 1, 1950, several similar forms were used by the military services, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 53 55, navpers 553, navmc 78pd, and the navcg 553. She never received a dd form 214 when she was honorably discharged in may of 47 but we do have a copy of her wd ago form 5355 predecessor to the dd214. Dd form 214, discharge papers and separation documents. Wd ago 5390 certificate of service wd ago 5398 military record and report of separation certificate of service wd ago 55 honorable discharge from the army of the united states wd ago 280 certificate of service, avs wd ago 525 honorable discharge from the united states army wd ago 755 honorable discharge, womens army auxiliary corps wd ago729. Army microfilmed the punched cards in serial number order and destroyed the actual punch cards. Wd ago 5355, enlisted record and report of separation honorable. Organizational unit records, 19431947 includes a whole section on adjutant general forms for army and air force.
B wd ago 5355, enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge. This documentation will include my honorable discharge, list of awards or certificates or permanent orders for awards and will indicate current new york state citizenship or new york state citizenship while serving on federal active duty. All officers, which includes commissioned, warrant male and female, dietitians, and physical therapists received the 5397 form. Marine corps separation and retirement manual, marcorsepman here.
Before january 1, 1950 several similar forms were used, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 53 55, navpers 553, navmc 78pd, and the navcg 553. Qualifying civilian service can be proved with a standard form 50, the notification of personnel action, or. All officers, which includes commissioned, warrant male and female, dietitians, and physical therapists received the 53 97 form. Welcome veterans and their families to the dd214 website. A dd form 149 can be obtained from any military personnel office and. I know he was in the 193d glider infantry regiment but i was unable to determine which unit he was in. We cannot respond to your request at this time for one of. Veterans military discharge documents national cemetery. The report of separation form issued in most recent years is the dd form 214, certificate of release or discharge from active duty. War department adjutant generals office form 53, enlisted record and report of.
According to the form, i believe he was in hq but i am not to sure. World war ii combat campaign service replacement certificate. Army, wd ago form 53 55, item 19, marital status indicates that he was married. Department of defense separation documents for officers. If you are a veteran please provide a dd214 form, if you served before jan. Wd ago 5355, enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge. Military record and report of separation certificate of service. You will need proof of your service, such as a dd form 214 record of military service, wd ago form 5355 which is the war department separation document, or an oath of office provided by military personnel or a letter of appointment. Form dd214 certificate of release or discharge from active duty or dd215 correction to form dd214. Texas hazlewood act exemption documentation checklist page. Georgia department of revenue motor vehicle division. Apr 26, 2018 the report of separation form issued in most recent years is the dd form 214, certificate of release or discharge from active duty.
Copy of military service verification documents list. Dd form 214 or wd ago form 5355 or equivalent oath of office military personnel or letter of appointment. Applicants can prove their service with a dd 214, indicating an honorable discharge or a discharge in honorable circumstances from active duty, an ngb form 22, indicating either an honorable discharge or a discharge in honorable circumstances from the army or air national guard, or a wd ago form 5355 issued by the war department prior to the. On the world war 2era wd ago form 53 55, which was the fourpage honorable discharge form, there is a code or reference in box 32 battles and campaigns which on my fatherinlaws form says rhineland. So that is my dilemna do i need this dd214 form or is the wd ago 5355 form ok and if so what is my next step i really need to do this right and correctly the first time around so as to get him some much needed aid as soon. I would contact the national archives to see if they have a copy of these military records.
Notice this replacement recognition is available only to authorized recipients who have already received their award and possess orders, or authorization form, or release documentation as confirmation. Enlisted record and report of separation form wd ago 53 55 must state honorable or general discharge, the dates of active duty service. This photocopy of her wd ago 5355 was obtained from the va in 1972. Completed dd form 42 from the national guard see note below wd ago 5355 from the united states army.
Wd ago form 5355 enlisted record and report of separation. For active military please provide a dd form 2 or 2a form please. Honorable discharge certificate and report of separation, wd ago form 5355 illustration 12. Send a copy of your discharge or separation certificates such as the dd form 214, ngb form 22, or wd ago form 5355 wwii if applicable. In box 34, wounds received in action, theres two dates 26 oct 1944 and 21 nov 1944. For us army enlisted personnel not officers this was wd ago form 53 55 war department adjutant generals office form 53, enlisted record and report of separation.
Dd214 form fill online, printable, fillable, blank. Idahos veteran designation on acceptable military documents. However, there is nothing in the record to support this contention. Forms and documents verifying a veterans active military. Attached is a copy of report of separation from active duty i.
Box 1 name, make note of the spelling of the name, how it is spelled here is also how it was spelled. Defense form 214 or 215, wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 5355. Training completion display recognition replacement. We are unable to locate a record with the information provided in your original inquiry or. War department technical manual tm 12235 enlisted personnel discharge and release from active duty other than at separation centers 19450101 contents foreword iiiiv chapter 1 basic discharge and release from active duty i discharge and release from active duty reference chart 23 basic discharge and separation procedure chart 49 information for soldiers going back to. Enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge. Documents used to establish a veterans active military service. An unaltered photocopy of your dd214 wd ago 5355, mavper or navmc clearly displaying your wartime world war ii incountry service. World war 2era wd ago form 5355 history stack exchange. Navy ngb form 22 from the national guard bureau wd ago form 5355 from the u. You are correct, the wd ago 53 33 was used for army and air force enlisted personnel.
Governor cuomo announces special recognition for cold war. Wd ago 5390 certificate of service wd ago 5398 military record and report of separation certificate of service wd ago 55 honorable discharge from the army of the united states wd ago 280 certificate of service, avs wd ago 525 honorable discharge from the united states army wd ago 755 honorable discharge, womens army auxiliary corps wd ago 729. Completed dd form 42 from the national guard see note below wd ago 53 55 from the united states army. Click the button at the bottom of this completed form to email it to the war library, along with a copy of your or the veterans dd214, wd ago 53 55 or other prearranged military documents to the address below. Before january 1, 1950 several similar forms were used, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 5355, navpers 553, navmc 78pd, and the navcg 553. Wd ago 5355 from the united states army gsa form 6954 from the national archives. Acceptable documents for proof of service for civilian personnel. Certificate of release or discharge from active duty dd form 214. Before january 1, 1950, several similar forms were used by the military services, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 5355, navpers 553, navmc 78pd and the navcg 553. Dd form 2 retired ngb form 22 from the national guard. Documentation must include a discharge certificate indicating the character of service as honorable honorable discharge or under honorable conditions general discharge under honorable conditions. Before january 1, 1950, several similar forms were used by the military services, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 53 55, navpers 553, navmc 78pd and the navcg 553. Navpers form 660 from the united states navy navpers.
Military discharge documents close veterans affairs. Texas hazlewood act exemption documentation checklist. This documentation will include my honorable discharge, list of awards or certificates or permanent orders for awards and will indicate current new york state citizenship while serving on federal active duty. Enlisted record and report of separation form wd ago 5355 must state honorable or general discharge, the dates of active duty service.
Do not hilite, underline, circle, colorize or mark in any way the dd214 or other military document photocopy. Registration of official discharges from the armed forces. Dd form 149 on the application procedures page is in a. Adjutant generals office wd ago form 317 enlistment card for the period ca. May 12, 2020 the report of separation form issued in most recent years is the dd form 214, certificate of release or discharge from active duty.
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