Well, isn't that a happy little question! "RR 1-1" on World War 2 US Army discharge papers refers to the Army Regulation that allowed soldiers to be honorably discharged due to physical or mental health reasons. It's important to remember that each soldier's journey is unique, and this notation simply reflects the care and respect given to those who served.
the wd stands for 'war departmnet' not sure about the rest though sorry. can you ask him?
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.
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 is dishonorable discharge, and it means a soldier did something bad according to military law. They are released from the armed services with a lifelong blemish on their work record. an expulsion from the ranks of the military as the result of a general court-martial procedure See related links for information about the reasons for a dishonorable discharge.
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You would have to specify where on the discharge papers (I'm assuming you're referring to a DD-214) it's found at.
the wd stands for 'war departmnet' not sure about the rest though sorry. can you ask him?
No dependents.
It probably means that the individual was entitled to the Purple Heart but,none was available for issue at that time.
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 discharge papers, you mean? Depends on the hospital or clinic where it's performed.
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).
MKM (marksmansip) on M1 rifle.
It stands for "Army Air Force Technical Training School Buckely Field (Colorado)." The service member likely attended some type of aviation maintenance school there.
The "T-5" on your uncle's discharge papers means that at the time of his discharge from the Army, he was a Technician 5th Grade. The Technical Grades were used by the Army from 1942 to 1948. It was an attempt by the Army to recognize technical skills with an advancement in grade/rank, & pay. Your uncle's rank chevron would of been that of a corporal, but with a "T" beneath the chevron. A "T-4" would of been a sergeant, but with a "T" beneath the chevron. A "T-3" would of been a staff sergeant, but with the "T" above the "rocker" of the chevron. Finally, there was a "Technical Sergeant," which had no "T" on the chevron at all. Richard V. Horrell
Hx is an abbreviation for history.Hx means medical history on documents such as discharge papers and shot records.