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, enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge. According to the form, i believe he was in hq but i am not to sure. Documentation must include a discharge certificate indicating the character of service as honorable honorable discharge or under honorable conditions general discharge under honorable conditions. This photocopy of her wd ago 5355 was obtained from the va in 1972. Dd form 2 retired ngb form 22 from the national guard. World war 2era wd ago form 5355 history stack exchange.
Attached is a copy of report of separation from active duty i. I know he was in the 193d glider infantry regiment but i was unable to determine which unit he was in. Copy of military service verification documents list. 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. Honorable discharge certificate and report of separation, wd ago form 5355 illustration 12. Idahos veteran designation on acceptable military documents. 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. 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. I would contact the national archives to see if they have a copy of these military records. 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. Welcome veterans and their families to the dd214 website. If you are a veteran please provide a dd214 form, if you served before jan. Ww 2 us army discharge papers history stack exchange.
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. 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, 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. However, there is nothing in the record to support this contention. Defense form 214 or 215, wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 5355. Form dd214 certificate of release or discharge from active duty or dd215 correction to form dd214. Qualifying civilian service can be proved with a standard form 50, the notification of personnel action, or.
In box 34, wounds received in action, theres two dates 26 oct 1944 and 21 nov 1944. Sep 29, 2016 allotment discontinuance, wd ago form 30s illustration 11. 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. Georgia department of revenue motor vehicle division. Training completion display recognition replacement. Navy ngb form 22 from the national guard bureau wd ago form 5355 from the u. Dd form 214, discharge papers and separation documents. 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. Wd ago 5355 from the united states army gsa form 6954 from the national archives. We are unable to locate a record with the information provided in your original inquiry or. Completed dd form 42 from the national guard see note below wd ago 5355 from the united states army. A dd form 149 can be obtained from any military personnel office and. Department of defense separation documents for officers.
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. Before january 1, 1950, several similar forms were used by the military services, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago. B wd ago 5355, enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge. Documents used to establish a veterans active military. Completed dd form 42 from the national guard see note below wd ago 53 55 from the united states army. Documents used to establish a veterans active military service. Enlisted personnel discharge and release from active duty. We cannot respond to your request at this time for one of. Forms and documents verifying a veterans active military service. Tm 12235 enlisted personnel discharge and release from. Enlisted record and report of separation form wd ago 5355 must state honorable or general discharge, the dates of active duty service.
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. The form numbers of some separation documents are listed below. Army microfilmed the punched cards in serial number order and destroyed the actual punch cards. Army, wd ago form 53 55, item 19, marital status indicates that he was married.
Dd form 149 on the application procedures page is in a. Idaho state benefits information idaho division of. Wd ago form 5355 enlisted record and report of separation. 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.
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. Certificate of release or discharge from active duty dd form 214. Dd214 form fill online, printable, fillable, blank. Before january 1, 1950, several similar forms were used by the military services, including the wd ago 53, wd ago 55, wd ago 5355. 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. For active military please provide a dd form 2 or 2a form please. The applicant contends that this is evidence that the applicants father was married to her mother. Separation qualification record, wd ago form 100, william. 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. Department of veterans affairs photo identification card. General instructions for applying for nurse practitioner. An unaltered photocopy of your dd214 wd ago 53 55, mavper or navmc clearly displaying your wartime world war ii incountry service. 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.
Army board for correction of military records abcmr. Veterans military discharge documents national cemetery. We cannot respond to your request at this time for one of the following reasons. About military service records and official military. Marine corps separation and retirement manual, marcorsepman here. Army, wd ago form 5355, item 19, marital status indicates that he was married. I have just recently receive my grandfathers wd ago form 5355 as well and was trying to determine which unit he was in. World war ii combat campaign service replacement certificate.
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. The dd form 214 has been issued by all military services since january 1, 1950. Box 1 name, make note of the spelling of the name, how it is spelled here is also how it was spelled. Wd ago 53 55 from the united states army gsa form 6954 from the national archives. Dd form 215, correction to dd form 214, certificate of. 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. Documentation will include a copy of the recipients report of separation i. Discharge from the army of the united states and report of separation, wd ago form 5356 illustration 12.
Includes personal data, military occupational assignments, military education, civilian education, and civilian occupations. Allotment discontinuance, wd ago form 30s illustration 11. Governor cuomo announces special recognition for cold war. Wd ago 5355, enlisted record and report of separation honorable. Dd214 form fill online, printable, fillable, blank pdffiller. Adjutant generals office wd ago form 317 enlistment card for the period ca. Army board for correction of military records, provides direction on the conduct.
Complete list of discharge documents veterans affairs. A wd ago 53, enlisted record and report of separation honorable discharge. 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. Official discharge order from the united states armed forces. Separation qualification record, wd ago form 100, william i. Enlisted record and report of separation form wd ago 53 55 must state honorable or general discharge, the dates of active duty service. You are correct, the wd ago 53 33 was used for army and air force enlisted personnel. How to read we ago form 5355 discharge papers wwii forums. Veterans and nextofkin of deceased veterans have the same access rights to the record.
All officers, which includes commissioned, warrant male and female, dietitians, and physical therapists received the 53 97 form. 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. Military discharge documents close veterans affairs. Registration of official discharges from the armed forces. You are correct, the wd ago 5333 was used for army and air force enlisted personnel. Military record and report of separation certificate of service. Military service verification documents list missouri boys state. 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.
All officers, which includes commissioned, warrant male and female, dietitians, and physical therapists received the 5397 form. 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. Do not hilite, underline, circle, colorize or mark in any way the dd214 or other military document photocopy. Texas hazlewood act exemption documentation checklist. 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. Dd form 214 or wd ago form 5355 or equivalent oath of office military personnel or letter of appointment. Wd ago53, wd ago55, wd ago 5355, navpers 553, navmc 78pd, or navcg 553 form. Texas hazlewood act exemption documentation checklist page. An unaltered photocopy of your dd214 wd ago 5355, mavper or navmc clearly displaying your wartime world war ii incountry service. Forms and documents verifying a veterans active military.
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. Wd agoform 5355 enlisted record and report of separation. In box 33 decorations and citations the purple heart is listed. Organizational unit records, 19431947 includes a whole section on adjutant general forms for army and air force.
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. The report of separation form issued in most recent years is the dd form 214, certificate of release or discharge from active duty. Enlisted record and report of separation general discharge. Bureau phs form 1867 from the us public health services.
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