Veterans' Service Records

Request Military Service Records

Request Service Records Online, by Mail, or by Fax
More ways to get service records
Request Medical and Health Records
Check the Status of an Existing Request
Recently separated veteran?
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Research Using Military Records

What's available online?
Locate older (pre-WW I) military service records
Using military records for genealogical research
Other military and veterans records
Learn about military service records (e.g. DD Form 214)

Replace Lost Medals and Awards

Learn how to replace lost medals and awards

Browse WWII Photos

View a sample of our extensive collection of photographs from World War II.

Natural Disaster Requests

If you have been impacted by a natural disaster and need priority service to replace a Separation Document (usually DD Form 214 or equivalent), place the word “Natural Disaster” in the "Comments" section of eVetRecs or in the "Purpose" section of the Standard Form (SF) 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records.

Need Help?

Online Requests/eVetRecs Problems
Need Immediate Assistance
Military Personnel Records, FAQ (Includes DD 214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, and/or Medical Records)
More FAQs
Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Information Page

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Request Military Service Records

Research Using Military Records

Replace Lost Medals and Awards

Browse WWII Photos

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