How Can I Obtain Replacement Medals for My Father?
The U.S. military keeps accurate and comprehensive records on individuals who have worked to defend their country. Family members of deceased or discharged U.S. military veterans have the right to access the records of the deceased or discharged veteran. Records include information about a veteran's service in the military, as well as access to replacement medals for lost medals. All record requests must be made to the appropriate Personnel Records Center.
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Draft a letter to the National Personnel Records Center asking for the replacement medals. In the letter, include as much information as you can about your father (name, rank, date of service, etc). Include your relationship to the veteran (son or daughter) and explain why you are requesting the medals.
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Send the letter to the National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63132-5100 for veterans who served in the Army or Air Force. Send the letter to Navy Personnel Command, Liaison Office Room 5409, 9700 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 for veterans who served in the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.
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Wait for a package sent from one of the following places: U.S. Army TACOM, Clothing and Heraldry (for Army veterans), Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center (for Air Force veterans), and Navy Personnel Command (for Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard veterans). Process time varies depending on the request and department. Generally, there is no fee for medal replacements.
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