Barksdale, James W

ARMY SEPARATION QUALIFICATION RECORD

WD AGO FORM 100

1 Jul 1945

Last Name: Barksdale

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First Name: James

Middle Initial: W

Serial Number: 13 119 251

Grade: T3/Tec 3

Permanent Address: Box 75, RFD 1, Afton, Albemarle Co., Va.

Date of Entry: 1942-10-27

Date of Separation: 1946-02-21

Date of Birth: 1923-03-26

Place of Separation: Ft Bix, N.J.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

(1) Months: 1

(1) Grade: Pvt

(1) Military Occupational Specialty : 521 Basic

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(2) Months: 6

(2) Grade: Sgt

(2) Military Occupational Specialty : 283 Athletic Instructor (Pt)

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(3) Months: 24

(3) Grade: T3/Tec 3

(3) Military Occupational Specialty : 858 Medical Laboratory Technician

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SUMMARY OF MILITARY OCCUPATIONS: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: Conducted microscopic tests and analyses at an army general dispensary to determine presence of germs. Examined blood, urine, feces and other compositions for chemical content. Performed dark field examinations for syphilis. Also was a physical reconditioning instructor. Performed following duties: conducted calisthenics, directed games and sports, and coached in remedial exercises all for convalescing veterans. Served in the American theater and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.

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MILITARY EDUCATION: None

CIVILIAN EDUCATION

Highest Completed Grade: 2 yrs Coll.

Degrees: H.S. Diploma

Year Left School: 1942

Name of Last School: University of Va.

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Major Courses: Biology

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Course Name--Address--Date: None

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CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS: STUDENT UNIVERSITY; Completed 2 years of College studies, majored in Chemistry and Biology. Past two summers operated lathes, shapers and milling machines. Worked from blueprints and used precision measuring instruments.

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Name of Discharging Officer: P M Bliss Maj Inf.