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Posted by Alan Morton All records are kept at the "National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)in St. Louis, Missouri. When discharged a veteran is given a Form DD-214 with most pertinent information on it. This DD-214 can be upgraded to a DD-215 which allows for additional information to be added. The first step to acquiring our records is filling out a Form 180. Here is a website where the Form is located. One can fill it out online or print it and mail a hardcopy. Always keep a copy of any documentation for your records. www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records/standard_form_180.html Here is a National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) site whereyou can fill the form out online, print it and then fax it. It is the brand new eVet process. www.archives.gov/research_room/vetrecs/index.html Note: If you use this method then be sure to use this wording: I am requesting my Personnel, Military and Service Medical Records as well as an upgraded DD-215 showing the following additional awards that are not listed on my DD-214: [ List Awards ] My duty stations were: List each with Dates and Names as close as possible so they can look in their master record books for any awards/decorations that you are not aware of. Here is my cheat sheet for filling out the Form 180 via PDF format. It can also help with the eVet form: ***** Section I 1 - 7) are self explanatory. The more information the better Section II - Request 1) If you need a copy of your DD-214 2) All Military, Personnel and Service Medical Records. All Medals, Ribbons and Awards. An upgraded DD-215. 3) To confirm accuracy and completeness of my records. Section III - Address and Signature 1) Check the 1st box Look on back and find appropriate address to send to. Usually it will be #14. On the back of the envelope write, Do Not Open in File Room. Make an extra copy for yourself. Send via Certified mail with Return Signature Requested. You can get the (2) forms at the Post Office. It is best to send a cover letter stapled to the application listing the Units you served with along with copies of the medal/ribbon citations that you are requesting to be added to an upgraded DD-215. Ask them to check your other duty stations for any possible medals/ribbons as well. ***** This process used to take over 6 months. NPRC, NARA and the VA have cut the time back considerably. Family members can apply for the above information for a deceased veteran. ***** I'm certain this will help you with not only a DD-214, but other key records as well. Cheers, Alan
on 6/17/2004, 6:08 pm, in reply to "Finding old Military - Medical Records WWII era"
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ACQUIRING MILITARY RECORDS AND AWARDS/DECORATIONS . . .
2) Put your current address here
3) Sign and Date
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