How to Request Military Service Records or Prove Military Service
Military personnel records can be used for proving military service, or as a valuable tool in genealogical research. Most veterans and their next-of-kin can obtain free copies of their DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) and other military and medical records several ways: Your request must contain certain basic information for us to locate your service records. This information includes:
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The veteran's complete name used while in service
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Service number
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Social security number
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Branch of service
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Dates of service
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Date and place of birth (especially if the service number is not known).
If you suspect your records may have been involved in the 1973 fire, also include:
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Place of discharge
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Last unit of assignment
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Place of entry into the service, if known
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All requests must be signed and dated by the veteran or next-of-kin.
If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran, you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home, or published obituary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLINK ON THE LINK BELOW:
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html