Thomas Gooch Navy / Marine Corp FOIA records (National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

The Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) for Thomas Gooch (aka Linnie Gooch) including Form DD-214, all Fitness Report and Counseling forms NAVPERS Form 1610/2, NAVPERS forms 1610/1, Enlisted performance evaluation reports, administrative remarks, Cumulative Record of Training (NAVPERS Form 5300/16), history of assignments NAVPERS 1070/605, dates of promotions, Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4, all military decoration and full award citations, all military education/training courses.

Please also include:

- Service Number

- Dates of Service

- Branch of Service

- Final Duty Status

- Final Rank

- Salary

- Assignments and Geographical Locations

- Source of Commission

- Military Education Level

- Promotion Sequence Number

- Awards and decorations

- Photograph

- Transcript of Courts-Martial Trials

- Places of entrance and separation

Please note: I represent general public and thus do not know the military service number. I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. His distinguished military service is of public concern. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jeff Wesson