Askew, Crawford S

ARMY SEPARATION QUALIFICATION RECORD

WD AGO FORM 100

1 Jul 1945

Last Name: Askew

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First Name: Crawford

Middle Initial: S.

Serial Number: 13017819

Grade: Pfc

Permanent Address: 918 South Main Street, Berkley Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia

Date of Entry: 1940-09-06

Date of Separation: 1945-11-12

Date of Birth: 1915-11-24

Place of Separation: Separation Center, Ft. Geo. G. Meade, Md.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

(1) Months: 3

(1) Grade: Pvt

(1) Military Occupational Specialty : 521 Basic

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(2) Months: 12

(2) Grade: T3/Tec 3

(2) Military Occupational Specialty : 024 Blacksmith

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(3) Months: 8

(3) Grade: T4/ Tec 4

(3) Military Occupational Specialty : 256 Welder Combination

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(4) Months: 36

(4) Grade: SSgt

(4) Military Occupational Specialty : 114 Machinist

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SUMMARY OF MILITARY OCCUPATIONS: Machinist: Operated a lathe and shaper for making parts for tanks, engines, and weapons. Worked from blueprints, selected proper metals to be used and laid out work. Also used a milling machine, drill press, and surfacing machine. Heat treated metals for annealing and hardening.

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MILITARY EDUCATION:

CIVILIAN EDUCATION

Highest Completed Grade: 2 years HS

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Year Left School: 1930

Name of Last School: Portlock High School

Address of Last School: Portlock, Virginia

Major Courses: Academic

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CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS: Locomotive Crane Operator: Worked for Republic Creosoting Co., of MOney Point, Va., for about 5 years until Aug 1940. Operated a steam powered crane to lift and move logs and other heavy objects. Maintained steam pressure neede and kept crane well lubricated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Name of Discharging Officer: Edward J. Furst, 1st LT, AGD