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Replacing Military Records - Redleg - 04-12-2023 Have you lost important military records and don't know how to replace them? Learn what to do if you lose your discharge, separation, or other papers. If discharge or separation papers are lost, duplicate copies may be obtained by contacting the: National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St Louis, MO 63132- 5100 You can also request records online via the National Archives. Specify that a duplicate separation document or discharge is needed. The veteran's full name should be printed or typed so that it can be read clearly, but the request must also contain the signature of the veteran or the signature of the next of kin, if the veteran is deceased. Include branch of service, service number or Social Security number and exact or approximate dates and years of service. Use Standard Form 180, "Request Pertaining To Military Records," available from our site (see instructions below), VA offices or at the VA forms web site (http://www.va.gov/vaforms). It is not necessary to request a duplicate copy of a veteran's discharge or separation papers solely for the purpose of filing a claim for VA benefits. Standard Form 180 and Replacing Military Records Fortunately, the paperwork involved in requesting records replacement is relatively simple. The process is as follows:
Army, 314-538-4261 Air Force, 314- 538-4243 Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, 314-538-4141. |