Military History/Expert Profile

Alan F. Cagle

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/29/2012
Expertise

Specialize in WWII/Korean War, Army Enlisted Discharges (WD AGO Form 53-55) It is currently called the DD-214. I have a good general knowledge of the WWII and Korean Theatres of Operations. I can (usually) translate the military abbreviations on the form and provide some background on the soldier’s unit, its history and campaigns as well as providing additional reference sites for the user. I am a former US Army Infantry Officer on Active Duty during the Vietnam War.

Experience in the area

I am a former US Army Infantry Officer on Active Duty during the Vietnam War (1970-71).

Education/Credentials

BA Economics (University of Alabama 1970) MA Sociology (Louisiana State University 1975)

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 22.6
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 19.2
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 2
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 235
  • Volunteer Since 2007-05-05
  • Prestige Points 3180

Recent Reviews from Users

Read More Comments

    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    P = Politeness
UserDateKCPComments
HELEN01/07/12101010 
ray12/21/11101010Mr. Cag;e was not only helpful .....
Jen Prendergast11/29/11101010 
Joe11/14/11101010This was a consumately professional analysis of .....
John09/28/11101010Mr.Cagle, although advising me that my .....

Recent Answers from Alan F. Cagle

2011-12-22 fathers militay record:

Ray...    Here is a joint John/Al answer of a previous AAA soldier with a 1st Class badge. It has a link for the insignia:    This section is John’s contribution since he also is a 1st Class Gunner. He

2011-12-19 fathers militay record:

Hi Ray...    John Vargas also agreed with me on the MG answer. Here is his response with () from me, "You finally got it right (John hates to think others can think), he can only be a 1st class gunner

2011-11-25 What do these patches and other insignia mean:

Hi Jen....    Though I only deal in documentation, if you will send the pictures to my below email, I or my collaborator, John Vargas, will try to identify them.    This particular patch is from the 9th

2011-11-13 USAAF in WWII:

Joe…    Using your relative’s WD AGO Form 53-55 (War Department Adjutant General Office Form, no Department of Defense in those days), I have gotten more information and made some educated guesses about

2011-10-16 WW2 Bronze Star:

Hi Randy...    If you look at the following wiki link note the criteria for the award:    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Star_Medal    My collaborator, John Vargas, was the first to set me straight

 

Ask A Question

Military History

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.