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This has been a big question on a lot of military forums. One guy wrote:

 

 

 

Trying to list some typical terminology found on DD214's. Once we get all this down, I am going to post all the info and "pin it", so it will be readily available for all to see.

 

AUS-Army of the United States

 

ERC-Enlisted Reserve Corp

 

Reason for Authority for Separation-Rel to ERC SR means Relieved from active duty to Enlisted Reserve Corp. SR means Special Regulation

 

More to come. Gotta get back to bed and get some sleep... :groan:

 

My DD-214 don't got the two you mention. rocky


Here's a site dedicated to the DD214

 

http://dd214.us

 

For a list of the "spin codes" click on this direct link:

 

http://dd214.us/reference/SPN_Codes.pdf

 

I am going to place this info in our research section right now...


Ok, here`s the official scoop on the shoulder patch from the Army Institute of Heraldry

The Institute of Heraldry Home Page

 

1st Engineer Brigade Insignia Page

 

 

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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

 

Description: On a blue rectangular background with a rounded top, 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in width and 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height, a modern anchor palewise behind a sub-machine gun fesswise on which is perched an eagle with wings displayed and inverted all in golden yellow.

 

 

 

Symbolism: The design was based on the design of the British Combined Operations patch which was worn by commandos, landing craft personnel, and others.

 

 

 

Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Engineer Amphibian Units on 17 June 1942. It was redesignated for all Army personnel assigned to the following amphibian units: Amphibian Tank Battalions; Amphibian Tractor Battalions; Engineer Amphibian Units; Joint Assault Signal Companies; Headquarters Ships Detachments (Type A); Headquarters Ships Detachment (Type B ); Headquarters Section (Army); and Amphibian Training Command - Pacific Fleet on 10 June 1944. The insignia was redesignated for the 1st Engineer Brigade and amended to update the description and add a symbolism on 20 July 2007. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-263)


The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Engineer Amphibian Units

 

That is absolutely correct. It's just a generalized engineer amphibian patch. It is NOT a unit patch.

 

Many people write to me and say "this was my dad's bn (or regimental) patch." I write and give them the above info. Sorry you still have to dig for their UNIT patch, I explain...

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