It is not a requirement, but is highly suggested. I am not sure when the program started, but it was in effect in 1982 when I retired. Aloha Wayne, NH6K -----Original Message----- From: gen-newbie-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:gen-newbie-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of juanita Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 2:01 PM To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com Subject: [GN] Can an APO address be 'deciphered'? I don't know if someone has posted this info or not, but I can tell you the military veterans were supposed to have their DD 214, or discharge papers, registered in the county court house where they lived. I remember my husband doing this but I don't know how wide spread this went.....as far as I recall there wasn't a fine for anyone not complying. You might contact the county clerk in the county where your father lived after his military service juanita ks > > -> ----- Original Message ----- > From: Paula Johnson > To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com > Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 12:58 PM > Subject: Re: [GN] Can an APO address be 'deciphered'? > Do you have his discharge? That may tell you something at least if > he was> in > Europe or wherever.> > Paula > > -----Original Message----- > From: Shari B > Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 11:02 AM > To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com > Subject: [GN] Can an APO address be 'deciphered'? > > Looking for WWII info on my Dad. My sister has contacted the > archives and > was told all his records were burned. Bummer............ > > I have a few letters he sent home during WWII - they include his APO > address. > > Can this APO address be deciphered to figure out where he was > stationed? > > Shari ******************** Gen-Newbie's website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message