World War I Military Record



        Lynn Jay Baldwin

        Contribued by Robert A. Baldwin


        FRONT OF NAVAL DISCHARGE:
        B53617 Series B
        Honorable Discharge
        from the
        United States Navy
        This is to certify that
        Lynn Jay Baldwin
        is honorably discharged from the U.S.S. Utah
        and from the Naval Service of the United States
        this 4th day of June 1923

        (signature) W J Giles
        Commander US Navy

        reverse side of discharge:
        Enlisted as F3c for MM August 4, 1920
        At Syracuse, N.Y. for three years
        Born December 8, 1901 at Westville, N.Y.
        Has produced satisfactory evidence of United States citizenship
        qualifications (state dates appointments and certificates issued).
        Rating held F3c for MM; F2c
        Certificates to have completed three years two months one day
        actual service in the U.S. Navy.
        Trade school completed None
        Special duties for which qualified F2c
        Service (vessels and stations served on, including dates and
        campaigns and engagements) NTS Hampton Roads, Va., 8/17/20 to 9/11/20; NTS Great Lakes, Ill., 9/12/20 to 6/2/21; USS North Dakota 6/3/21 to 5/26/23; USS Utah 5/27/23 to 6/4/23.
        Recommended for reenlistment as F2c
        Character of service excellent final average 3.6
        (signature) W J Giles, U.S.N.
        W.J. Giles, Commander and Executive Officer
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        Height 5 ft. 8 1/2 in. Weight 155 lbs. Eyes Blue
        Rolled imprint rt. index finger
        Hair Brown
        Complexion Ruddy
        Personal markes, etc., Y shaped sc. 1. index finger; Sc. 1/4" d. rt. rib section; RS. 1/4" d post 1. shoulder Sc. 1 post. L. wrist; Sc. 1/4" d. post rt. hand; EMG post RFA:

        Is physically qualified for reenlistment
        (signature) H.D. Wilson, U.S.N.
        H.D. Wilson Commander MCUSN
        and Medical Officer.
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        Monthly rate of pay when discharged $54.00.
        Furnished transportation at the rate of five cents per mile from Boston, Mass. to Oneonta, N.Y. and paid $54.55 in full to date of discharge.
        (signature) L C Fuller
        L.C. Fuller
        Lieutenant, (SC), U.S.N.
        Asst. for disbursing
        and Supply Officer
        (signature) Lynn Jay Baldwin"
        FRONT OF NEW YORK STATE NATIONAL GUARD DISCHARGE:

        National Guard of the United States and of the state of New York. To all whom it may concern:

        This is to Certify, That Lynn J. Baldwin private 1st Class, Enlisted Detachment, Ordnance Section State Staff, National Guard as a TESTIMONIAL OF HONEST AND FAITHFUL SERVICE, is hereby HONORABLY DISCHARGED from the NATIONAL GUARD of the UNITED STATES and of the State of New York by reason of S.O.220, convenience of the Government

        Said Lynn J. Baldwin in Westville, in the State of New York When enlisted he was 30 years of age and by occupation Machinist He had grey eyes, lt brown hair, fair complexion, and was 5 feet 9 inches in height.

        Given under my hand at Oneonta, NY. this 3rd day of Oct., one thousand nine hundred and thirty six
        (sig) Edward J. Parish
        Lt. Col., O.D., S.S., N.Y.N.G.
        Commanding.

        reverse of discharge:
        ENLISTMENT RECORD
        Name: Lynn J. Baldwin Grade: private, 1st Class
        Enlisted Nov. 19, 1934, at Oneonta, New York
        In the service of the United States, under call of the President
        Serving in first enlistment period at date of discharge.
        Prior service: Enlisted U.S. Navy 8/4/20 HD ETS, 6/4/23, NTS Hampton Roads Va 8/17/20 to 9/1/20, NTS Great Lakes Ill, 9/12/20 to 6/2/21, USS. North Dakota, 6/3/21 to 5/26/23, USS Utah 5/27/23 to 6/4/23
        Noncommissioned officer: none
        Horsemanship: none
        Battles, engagements, skirmishes, expeditions: none
        Knowledge of any vocation: Machinist and Gunsmith
        Wounds received in service: none
        Physical condition when discharged: good
        Typhoid prophylaxis completed 1936
        Paratyphoid prophylaxis completed 1936
        Married or single: Single
        Character: Excellent
        Remarks: Service honest and faithful

        Signature of soldier: (sig) Lynn Jay Baldwin
        (sig) Edward J. Parish
        Lt.Col., OD., SS., N.Y.N.G.
        Commanding