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From: bud <>
Subject: Re: US Military Records
Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 14:12:19 -0700


Michael, you need to be somewhat specific on what you wish to
ask for, but I agree with the other reply you received, attain all
that is available.

My hobby is providing Naval Ship histories "free" to
individuals, and I at times have sent for this info many times over
the years. The following list may or may not be of use to you, but
it is kind of a starting point on what you can attain:
Rank/grade
duty status
date of rank
service number
gross salary
georgraphical location of duty assignments
military/civilian education level
promotion sequence number
awards and decorations
offical photo
record of any court-martial trials
city/town, state of last known residence
places of industion and seprartion

Place of birth, date and location of death and place of burial of
deceased veterans can also be released.

If you need further assistance just give a shout
maito:

Bud

Michael Robinson wrote:

> > I downloaded Standard Form 180 and am going to send for military
> > records for my father and grandfather - is the DD214 the only thing
> > I want to ask for or might there be additional information available
> > through this source?
> >
> > I am hoping to have no trouble getting information on both - both
> > are deceased and I am requesting as next of kin on both forms.
> >
> >
>
> Request all you can get from them. I received a record of service
> for my Grandfather, who served in the Navy in WWI. I also received
> a service medal and all the paperwork for it, since it hadn't been
> awarded to him before he got out and no one had contacted the
> military until I did. Really a nice find!!

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