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World War I Military Record

Aaron Baldwin

Contribued by Robert A. Baldwin



FRONT OF NAVAL DISCHARGE:
B53617 Series B
Honorable Discharge
from the
United States Navy
This is to certify that
Lynn Jay Baldwin
is honorably discharged from the U.S.S. Utah
and from the Naval Service of the United States
this 4th day of June 1923

(signature) W J Giles
Commander US Navy

reverse side of discharge:
Enlisted as F3c for MM August 4, 1920
At Syracuse, N.Y. for three years
Born December 8, 1901 at Westville, N.Y.
Has produced satisfactory evidence of United States citizenship
qualifications (state dates appointments and certificates issued).
Rating held F3c for MM; F2c
Certificates to have completed three years two months one day
actual service in the U.S. Navy.
Trade school completed None
Special duties for which qualified F2c
Service (vessels and stations served on, including dates and
campaigns and engagements) NTS Hampton Roads, Va., 8/17/20 to 9/11/20; NTS Great Lakes, Ill., 9/12/20 to 6/2/21; USS North Dakota 6/3/21 to 5/26/23; USS Utah 5/27/23 to 6/4/23.
Recommended for reenlistment as F2c
Character of service excellent final average 3.6
(signature) W J Giles, U.S.N.
W.J. Giles, Commander and Executive Officer
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Height 5 ft. 8 1/2 in. Weight 155 lbs. Eyes Blue
Rolled imprint rt. index finger
Hair Brown
Complexion Ruddy
Personal markes, etc., Y shaped sc. 1. index finger; Sc. 1/4" d. rt. rib section; RS. 1/4" d post 1. shoulder Sc. 1 post. L. wrist; Sc. 1/4" d. post rt. hand; EMG post RFA:

Is physically qualified for reenlistment
(signature) H.D. Wilson, U.S.N.
H.D. Wilson Commander MCUSN
and Medical Officer.
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Monthly rate of pay when discharged $54.00.
Furnished transportation at the rate of five cents per mile from Boston, Mass. to Oneonta, N.Y. and paid $54.55 in full to date of discharge.
(signature) L C Fuller
L.C. Fuller
Lieutenant, (SC), U.S.N.
Asst. for disbursing
and Supply Officer
(signature) Lynn Jay Baldwin"
FRONT OF NEW YORK STATE NATIONAL GUARD DISCHARGE:

National Guard of the United States and of the state of New York. To all whom it may concern:

This is to Certify, That Lynn J. Baldwin private 1st Class, Enlisted Detachment, Ordnance Section State Staff, National Guard as a TESTIMONIAL OF HONEST AND FAITHFUL SERVICE, is hereby HONORABLY DISCHARGED from the NATIONAL GUARD of the UNITED STATES and of the State of New York by reason of S.O.220, convenience of the Government

Said Lynn J. Baldwin in Westville, in the State of New York When enlisted he was 30 years of age and by occupation Machinist He had grey eyes, lt brown hair, fair complexion, and was 5 feet 9 inches in height.

Given under my hand at Oneonta, NY. this 3rd day of Oct., one thousand nine hundred and thirty six
(sig) Edward J. Parish
Lt. Col., O.D., S.S., N.Y.N.G.
Commanding.

reverse of discharge:
ENLISTMENT RECORD
Name: Lynn J. Baldwin Grade: private, 1st Class
Enlisted Nov. 19, 1934, at Oneonta, New York
In the service of the United States, under call of the President
Serving in first enlistment period at date of discharge.
Prior service: Enlisted U.S. Navy 8/4/20 HD ETS, 6/4/23, NTS Hampton Roads Va 8/17/20 to 9/1/20, NTS Great Lakes Ill, 9/12/20 to 6/2/21, USS. North Dakota, 6/3/21 to 5/26/23, USS Utah 5/27/23 to 6/4/23
Noncommissioned officer: none
Horsemanship: none
Battles, engagements, skirmishes, expeditions: none
Knowledge of any vocation: Machinist and Gunsmith
Wounds received in service: none
Physical condition when discharged: good
Typhoid prophylaxis completed 1936
Paratyphoid prophylaxis completed 1936
Married or single: Single
Character: Excellent
Remarks: Service honest and faithful

Signature of soldier: (sig) Lynn Jay Baldwin
(sig) Edward J. Parish
Lt.Col., OD., SS., N.Y.N.G.
Commanding

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