In 1973 a fire at the National Personnel Records Center or NPRC in St. Louis, Missouri, destroyed the records held for our Veterans who were discharged from the Army and Air Force.
Were your records destroyed in the 1973 NPRC fire?
No, I am not sure if they were.
Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.
What can I do if I need records to filing a VA disability compensation claim?
You will need to follow some steps to get your records.
I need records of my uncle to file a VA disability compensation claim. He was discharged in 1982, what conditions apply if I want to get his records?
If you are not their next of kin, you may only be able to request limited information from their Military Personnel File.
I'm trying to access my uncle's record so that he can have a military burial, where do I call?
Call our National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117. They will be able to help you get access to his DD214 or other discharge documents.
What other types of records can be accessed on milConnect?