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[clpeters23]

My father (now deceased) was a WWII Army Sgt. who served in Italy and North Africa. I requested his records for genealogical purposes from eVetRecs through the National Archives. What type of info is usually included in these records? I have his discharge papers which really doesn't give much info.

Thanks for any insight!
Cathy

[cipher]

You can file an SF 180 and request his records, since he has passed and you are a relative. The info on the discharge will be enough for them to locate his records.

You can get a printable version of the Standard Form 180 online.

Here you go: (you'll need adobe reader, it's a PDF)

http://www.archives.gov/research_room/obtain_copies/standard_form_180.pdf
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USMC 69-72, 7th Comm, 3rd MarDiv, FMFPAC
US Army 75-79, 97th Sig, SHAPE, NATO
Arkansas National Guard 79
Defense contractor for US Navy, SSPO, SP-20, SP-24, OP-12 84-92

[cipher]

Um. Print TWO sets.

Send one to Senator Kerry's office. They may not have one.
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USMC 69-72, 7th Comm, 3rd MarDiv, FMFPAC
US Army 75-79, 97th Sig, SHAPE, NATO
Arkansas National Guard 79
Defense contractor for US Navy, SSPO, SP-20, SP-24, OP-12 84-92

[clpeters23]

Thanks!!

I don't know too much about my dad's service except he was stationed at a POW camp in Italy.

Cathy

[cipher]

[quote]I don't know too much about my dad's service except he was stationed at a POW camp in Italy. [/quote]

There are POW associations that may be able to help you, once you get some details. That's a pretty close-knit community.

Or do you mean he was detailed as a POW guard in Italy?

Good luck on your quest!
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USMC 69-72, 7th Comm, 3rd MarDiv, FMFPAC
US Army 75-79, 97th Sig, SHAPE, NATO
Arkansas National Guard 79
Defense contractor for US Navy, SSPO, SP-20, SP-24, OP-12 84-92