Reviewed my father's WD AGO Form 53-55 discharge papers from the army (Nov 1945). Does anyone know what the acronym "APT" in block 34 mean. Block 34 is titled "Wounds Received in Action". Thanks!
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3Do you have an image you can upload? APT usually would appear in box 36, indicates service in the Asian Pacific Theater.– justCalCommented Nov 10, 2022 at 2:24
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Standard abbreviation for Armor Piercing Tracer– R LeonardCommented Nov 10, 2022 at 13:10
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Box 34 is "Wounds Received in Action" See here for that info 80thdivision.com/pdfs/…. See here for abbreviation APT ibiblio.org/hyperwar/Glossary/A.html– R LeonardCommented Nov 11, 2022 at 19:30
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80th division says Asian Pacific Theater
Box 36 Service Outside Continental U.S. and Return
Depart: = Date ship left loading port Destination: =ETO = European Theater of Operations,
APT = Asiatic Pacific Theater;
MTO = Mediteranian Theater of Operations.
Arrive: Date ship arrived at port of destination/ These dates can be used to find ships or convoys.