Fathers Army info.

[brianlg31]

My sister and I are trying to get some more specific info on our fathers Army service. I’d just like to know what he did, unit, awards (I’d like to build a shadow box with his ribbons). She got this form VA. Can anyone shed some light on what this means.

Service # RA
Specialty # and title 71H40 & PERS SP
Rank SSG
Selective service #

I took the service ra number off and selective service off. Not sure if I needed to. He’s passed away in 1976 so don’t think there is much you can do with the numbers


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[grtwht]

RA- Regular Army
Specialty # is his MOS field. ( what career field he was in)
SSG is Rank Of Staff Sergeant

[Froggy]

My sister and I are trying to get some more specific info on our fathers Army service. I’d just like to know what he did, unit, awards (I’d like to build a shadow box with his ribbons). She got this form VA. Can anyone shed some light on what this means.

Service # RA
Specialty # and title 71H40 & PERS SP
Rank SSG
Selective service #

I took the service ra number off and selective service off. Not sure if I needed to. He’s passed away in 1976 so don’t think there is much you can do with the numbers


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RA - Regular Army
71H40 is a Personnel Specialist
Rank SSG - Staff Sergeant

https://www.usa.gov/military-records

https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals