It indicates the veteran was awarded the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater (EAMET) Campaign Medal. The medal was awarded for any service performed between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946 provided such service was performed in the geographical theater areas of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.
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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 wd stands for 'war departmnet' not sure about the rest though sorry. can you ask him?
SWPTO: Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations
"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.
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No dependents.
regular army
Veterans Administration
the wd stands for 'war departmnet' not sure about the rest though sorry. can you ask him?
If it's not on his discharge papers, he didn't serve.
Gerard. Lionetti
SWPTO: Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations
"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 probably means that the individual was entitled to the Purple Heart but,none was available for issue at that time.
---- Information obtained from my grandfathers discharge papers dated Oct. 19, 1919 Aisne-Marne, Meuse-Argonne, St. Mihiel, Toulon
um i had some papers from around that time once and it was just under a thousand but they were in bad shape. it really depends on who the person was and the condition of the papers. i hope this helps