US Navy Reserve

[outofmymind]

My father always talked about being in the "Navy" but one day he said it was the "Navy Reserve".  His separation paper says "Aviation Ordnanceman1C V2 USNR 2-13" which I'm guessing means Navy Reserve. He enlisted 6-8-42 and separated 2-13-46. There is a question that says, "Foreign and/or Sea Service WWII" and it is marked "Yes". How can I tell if he is eligible to apply for A&A? I understand that typically "reserve" is not eligible unless they had at least 1 day of active service. Thank you!

[vetadmin]

I would recommend filing on this particular case based on the following points.

    * During the  'Big One' (World War II) the military needed every
      able-body man available.  There were very few if any that were
      actually reserve only.
    * Those who listed in the military had a certain time obligation to
      complete.  Those who did not complete their obligation on active
      duty were transferred to the reserves to complete their
      obligation.  
    * This veteran's service and separation paper (They did not have
      DD214 during WWII)     * Since it does indicate that the veteran had '/foreign and/or sea
      service WWII/' and it is marked '*YES*'.

You could be taking a big loss if you did not file.  I would not accept a verbal response.  File the application and get an official determination.

 I want to make certain that you understand the one day of service.  The way it is written, one might think the veteran only need one day service of active duty. Veterans need 90 days of active duty service-time with at least one day during a period of war.

[Fit2009]

most likely that YES means he was in active service...the reserves were pretty much made active during WWII...just like today!

[magnumpi28]

My relative was only in the service for 6 months as a 'reserve' during WW2 and they awarded him A&A.
I agree with Debbie and Fit2009, YOU NEED TO FILE! Doesnt cost anything to file so you have nothing to lose.

[jpez]

i believe the 90 day rule is not intended to designate a 'reserve contract' or 'active contract' to serve.
The 90 day rule means that they have to have served 90 day IN A ROW. 1 day of those 90 days in a row have fall in the period.