posted by Military Records on Aug 25
I know that my grandfather served in both Europe and the Pacific during the Second World War, but since he died several years before I was born, I’ve never been able to ask him questions about it. I would like to know the specifics, though, so I was wondering if it would be possible for me to obtain his military records.
posted by Military Records on Dec 10
When faced with mounds of paperwork that must be sorted in order to identify which documents are deemed “important,” people tend to freeze, push the papers back into the drawer, closet or box they came out of, and leave the project for another day. By the time that day finally comes, the papers seem to have multiplied. In the ensuing whirlwind of sorting through, it’s easy for some to mistakenly end up in the trash, which could lead to serious problems.
The documents might be needed for identification, medical history, financial issues and property or estate management. While they aren’t needed too frequently, most find that when they are necessary, locating them quickly is usually important. Breaking the project down into a few easy steps will make it seem much more manageable.
First, decide what documents you want to store. Consider the following:
- Personal: birth certificates, marriage records, divorce records, social security cards, education records, military records, medical records
- Family: social security cards, education records, medical records, genealogy records, death certificates
- Financial: Tax returns, bank statements, stock certificates, savings bonds
- Home: Closing docs, loan docs, home warranties, home insurance, homestead docs, car titles
- Estate: Life insurance, real estate deeds, collectibles, wills
Why is this necessary?
After looking at the extensive list of documents that should be securely saved, many need to be reminded exactly why this is an important organizational project.
If the house is on fire, knowing exactly where to grab important documents, if there’s time to rescue any household items, can make the aftermath much easier. Alternately, if the documents have been stored in a fireproof safe, they’ll be one less thing to have to worry about rescuing. On a day to day basis, an organized system can help save time; bank and property statements will be easy to locate at tax time and birth certificates easy to lay hands on during sports registration periods, for example. In the event of a death, family members won’t have to wonder where the deceased could have hidden a will, but will find it easily.
From a more sinister viewpoint, it’s important to know where your documents are to be sure that no one else has managed to steal them. Identity theft, a ballooning problem in today’s society, often occurs when thieves are armed with just the sort of personal information listed above. A secure, organized system will make the chances of a birth certificate being discarded much less likely, and will make it easier to realize if anything has gone missing.
Where to find official copies of important personal documents?
If key vital documents, like birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates, are missing from the now organized files, it’s easy to locate them quickly by purchasing them through a reliable online service vital record agencies. Good luck with storing your important personal records. Remember, when broken down into a few simple steps, this task becomes much more manageable.
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posted by Military Records on Sep 23
I’m not even sure if they had armies, but does anyone know anything about finding similar records for Trier, Cologne and Westphalia. I know the Prussian ones exist.
BRON
posted by Military Records on Sep 17
If charges are brought before a court martial panel, the service member faces a daunting task. Having the right attorney representing the service member is critical.
If convicted at court martial, a panel can consider a number of options for punishment. If the panel decides to separate the service member from the armed forces, a service member can receive 1 of 5 possible types of discharge: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (often called a “General Discharge”), Under Other than Honorable Conditions, Bad-Conduct Discharge, or Dishonorable Discharge. The last 2 of this list, Bad-Conduct Discharge, or Dishonorable Discharge, can only be given after a conviction at court martial. Whether a service member will retain various benefits, including VA benefits, his/her Montgomery GI bill, or even his/her retirement, hinges greatly on the characterization of discharge.
Another form of discharge is uncharacterized. An uncharacterized “Entry Level Separation” typically is granted in situations when a service member is in his/her first 180 days in the service and is not adjusting well to the military lifestyle.
An alternative to bringing a service member to court martial is bringing the service member before an administrative board. There are many boards in the various service branches. Some are convened to determine whether the service member has committed misconduct sufficient to be separated (essentially fired) from the service branch. Other boards are convened to determine whether an injury is severe enough to prohibit continued service by a service member. Officers who are suspected of misconduct might be brought before a board of officers or a board of inquiry. Experienced representation before administrative boards is critical to a service member’s success or failure.
Reservists often times encounter as many legal issues as their active duty brethren. Many times a reservist receives orders activating the service member to duty. The orders may have been issued erroneously. However, disregarding those orders can create its own set of issues. Alternatively, some reservists find that reporting for active duty may cause a devastating impact on their families and civilian lives. Consulting with the right, experienced attorney is important in determining what a service member’s rights and obligations are.
Some reservists encounter issues with their civilian bosses before leaving for an activation or deployment or when they return from one. Federal laws such as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) help protect service members who face these problems. Our lawyers help navigate these difficult issues. A service member has enough to think about when deployment orders are issued - this should not be one of them.
Many veterans and ex-service members attempt to correct their military records. However, the process can be confusing and paralyzing. We can help you prepare your application before the Army Board of Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), Air Force Board of Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), and the Board of Correction of Naval Records (BCNR).
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Anyone with internet access can find out if their state offers a search for state court records online. For those that do, checking up on someone you know is as easy as typing in their first and last name. Some states post case information regarding criminal trials, traffic tickets, child support cases, and even civil disputes (and their results) online for anyone to see.
Since this offers a way for one to investigate people they know anonymously, it also means your business is no longer your business. Friends, family, coworkers, and even someone you’ve just started dating are now able to see that ticket you got for speeding, or the amount you owe to a certain credit card company.
Not all state court records are public knowledge, however. Generally, immigration records, military records, juvenile case records and FBI criminal records are some of the different situations where the case information will not be made available to the public.
States also vary in how much detail will be available about the cases posted online. While some states only include basic information, others will go so far as to include the minute entries, specific charge(s), rulings, and possibly even sentencing information. When dealing with sexual predators, every state has a database where you can search for known sex offenders within your area, in an effort to make the public more aware of whom these people are.
Although checking on your friends, family, and maybe even coworkers or employers might be entertaining to some, try to consider whether you would want them checking on your history in return. Eliminating the need to head over to the court house to search for records has dramatically increased the likelihood of someone you know searching state court records for your name.
What will they find? How would that make you feel? After considering these things, you may just agree that it’s best to honor the privacy of others, rather than go looking for something to laugh about at their expense.
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