Can someone explain this military record for me?

Kimberly Ratliff

This entry was published in a Military Register regarding someone in my family tree.

Is anyone able to explain what it says, to someone not versed in Military speak?

I can pick up that he went to St. Norbert's College, which I know to be true.

The first black box is over his last name and the second black box is over his birth date.

Many thanks!

Ashlee C.

I asked ChatGPT about this. Keep in mind this is AI and may not be correct. It looks plausible to me, but I'm not well versed in military acronyms and abbreviations. You could also post your question in the United States Military Records group to get more expert opinions.

Here's what ChatGPT said:

Name and Rank Info:

• Robert J – First and middle initial of the individual.
• Capt Wis B–Wis – Captain, from Wisconsin. "B–Wis" may indicate birth or residence in Wisconsin.
• [Redacted info] BSM BS St Norbert Colg Wis 47
  • BSM – Bronze Star Medal
  • BS – Bachelor of Science
  • St Norbert Colg Wis 47 – Graduated from St. Norbert College, Wisconsin, in 1947

Service History Abbreviations:

• NGUS Inf capt 12 Feb 51 – National Guard of the United States, Infantry, appointed as captain on 12 Feb 1951
• O548783 – Officer service number

Military Career Timeline:

1. (ERC 18 Jul 42 active 4 June 43 to 22 May 44)
   • Enlisted Reserve Corps, joined 18 July 1942
   • Entered active duty 4 June 1943 to 22 May 1944
2. (ORC Inf 2 lt 23 May 44 active 23 May 44 AUS 1 lt 31 Jul 45 to 3 May 46)
   • Officer Reserve Corps, Infantry, 2nd Lieutenant, 23 May 1944
   • Active duty same day
   • Appointed 1st Lieutenant in the Army of the United States (AUS) on 31 July 1945 to 3 May 1946
3. (ORC Inf 1 lt 12 Mar 46 to 9 Aug 49)
   • Officer Reserve Corps, Infantry, 1st Lieutenant, from 12 March 1946 to 9 August 1949
4. 1 lt Inf 7 May 49 capt 23 Sep 50
   • 1st Lieutenant in Infantry as of 7 May 1949
   • Promoted to Captain on 23 September 1950

Summary:

This is a summary of Robert J’s military service path:

• He joined the Enlisted Reserve in 1942, went active in 1943, and served in World War II.
• Promoted through officer ranks from 2nd Lieutenant to Captain.
• Served in both the Army of the United States and the Officer Reserve Corps.
• Earned a Bronze Star Medal.
• Finished college in 1947 and continued his military service into the 1950s.

Mark McKenzie_1

@Kimberly Ratliff Just a guess here… Was Enlisted Reserve Corp 1942 - 1944; Officer Reserve Corp 1944 - 1946 [Infantry 2nd Lieutenant then 1st Lieutenant]; Rank of Captain in 1950. Served in National Guard as Captain in 1951