Bell, Elwood

ARMY SEPARATION QUALIFICATION RECORD

WD AGO FORM 100

1 Jul 1945

Last Name: BELL

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First Name: ELWOOD

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Serial Number: 33227118

Grade: Pfc

Permanent Address: Willicys Wharf, North Hampton County, Virginia

Date of Entry: 1942-10-19

Date of Separation: 1945-12-28

Date of Birth: 1912-08-15

Place of Separation: Newton D. Baker General Hospital Martinsburg, West Virginia

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

(1) Months: 5

(1) Grade: Pvt

(1) Military Occupational Specialty : 521 Basic

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(2) Months: 30

(2) Grade: Pfc

(2) Military Occupational Specialty : 745 Rifleman

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SUMMARY OF MILITARY OCCUPATIONS: RIFLEMAN--Served with 307th Infantry, 77th Division in the Southwest Pacific. Loaded, aimed and fired the M-1 rifle to destroy enemy personnel or equipment. Field stripped weapon to clean, oil, adjust, or repair worn or defective parts. Trained in other infantry tactics as hand-to-hand fighting, security measures, guard duty and scouting and patrolling.

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MILITARY EDUCATION: None

CIVILIAN EDUCATION

Highest Completed Grade: 2d grade

Degrees: --

Year Left School: 1920

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Address of Last School: Broadwater, Virginia

Major Courses: Elementary

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Course Name--Address--Date: None

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CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS: WATERMAN--Was self-employed in Broadwater, Virginia for 22 years prior to entering Army. Caught oysters, clams, crabs, etc. in season. Removed oysters from beds by dredging and tonging. Operated dredge and tonging equipment. Dug clams from beaches and in shallow water. Used spade to dig clams on beach and a net basket in the shallow water. Caught crabs using nets. Brought catches to shore and sold them to dealers.

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Name of Discharging Officer: C C ALTHAUS 1st Lt AGD