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How do I rectify a veteran KIA who enlisted under an alias in WWII?

Kevin Neal Jan 30, 2019 9:09 AM

My maternal grandfather enlisted in WWII under an alias to avoid having his separated spouse from having to "approve" his activity to re-enlist and his age. He was KIA in 1944 - buried at sea and there is a monument in the Philippines that lists him and the State of New York - Queens County - lists him as well in it's WWII Honor Roll of Dead and MIA. I would like to see if I can correct his enlistment and I believe he may have served in WW1?

Re: How do I rectify a veteran KIA who enlisted under an alias in WWII?

Holly Rivet Jan 30, 2019 2:09 PM (in response to Kevin Neal)

Hello Mr. Neal,

Thank you for contacting the History Hub!

Records cannot be altered once they have become Archival. However there is likely that both names in appear in the files the National Archives has on record for him.

His Navy Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF) from the National Archives in St. Louis is considered Archival and releasable to the public due to his date of death. We recommend submitting Request Pertaining to Military Records form to the St. Louis location to begin an inquiry. You may also request a burial case file for him as well. When you submit your request, please list both names and indicate which is the name you’ve found in the lists as well as a note that he had been buried at sea.

National Archives and Records Administration
National Archives at St. Louis
ATTN: RL-SL
PO Box 38757
St. Louis, MO 63138

Best of luck with your research!

Holly Rivet

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  Kevin Neal Feb 2, 2019 11:52 AM (in response to Holly Rivet)
  
  Holly
  Thank you very much - I will follow your suggestions and IF I succeed - I will make the attempt to let you know!
  Thanks again!
  
  Kevin Neal
  
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  Kevin Neal Dec 26, 2019 9:58 AM (in response to Holly Rivet)
  
  Holly
  Just to update on this. I submitted a DD-149 to Dept of Veterans Affairs last week with my "evidence" and attachments to hopefully show that my grandfather enlist and died at sea and was buried at sea under an assumed identity. Hoping to get some type of response for the VA in 2020!
  
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    Kevin Neal Jan 25, 2020 2:55 PM (in response to Kevin Neal)
    
    Update to my update - January 26, 2020 - Still waiting for any response to my submission to the Dept of Veteran's Affairs DD-149
    
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      Elliot Schneider Jan 27, 2020 8:56 AM (in response to Kevin Neal)
      
      Mr. Neal,
      
      This DD149 you sent should have been sent to the Naval Corrections Board. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not respond and cannot make changes to military records. Please resubmit to the correct agency on the form.
      
      Thanks,
      
      Elliot
      
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