But you'll still need the birth date. Please notify me if it is expected to exceed this amount. Request search of manual card records also if subject lived before 1956. Computer files, only files searched unless told otherwise, date from 1956. Services National Personnel Record Center holds personnel and medical records of discharged, deceased and retired members of all branches of Armed Forces - records date from the beginning of the 20th century.
Records require veteran or next of kin authorization.
Submit a letter requesting the medals. Where to write and sample application below. I request that I be issued all award emblems I am entitled to. I have attached a copy of my separation doc. You can order up to 10 of each of the forms.