Jimi Hendrix's Official Military Personnel File
Below is a page from an Army Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) belonging to James “Jimi” M. Hendrix. On May 31, 1961, Hendrix enlisted in the U.S. Army. His OMPF is considered a Persons of Exceptional Prominence (PEP) file. Persons of Exceptional Prominence (PEP) records consist of military heroes, political leaders, cultural figures, celebrities, and entertainers which are now open to the public.
Jimi Hendrix was a rock and roll performer known for his guitar playing virtuosity. Jimi's career began in 1962 and continued until his death in 1970. He is described by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."
A page from Jimi Hendrix's Official Military Personnel File. National Archives Identifier: 57288864.
You can view and download Jimi Hendrix’s Official Military Personnel File in the National Archives Catalog. This record is located in Record Group 319: Records of the Army Staff, 1903–2009. Many of the records in this collection have yet to be digitized. We encourage researchers to visit us onsite to explore these records and learn more about the archival collections held in the National Archives at St. Louis.