My husband's records were recorded in the State of Virginia, in his case with the City of Alexandria. Finryan@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 98-06-21 11:43:48 EDT, George Basden says: > > << Easy, just look at the top of the form and it will say "Report of Separtion > or Discharge from Active Duty. The number should be at the bottom left > hand corner of the page. >> > > To add to George's comments, this form can be and often is recorded, in Ohio, > in the County Recorder's Office. I don't know if this is true in other > states. > > This is done to prevent losing the form since it is used as proof of military > service in order to obtain veteran's benefits. > >