National Records Center:

Requests for copies of discharge papers may be made by the Veteran or the next of kin of a deceased Veteran which include a surviving spouse that has not remarried, father, mother, son, daughter, sister, or brother.

• The following information will be helpful in locating the discharge
  • Veteran’s full name.
  • Dates of service (as close as possible)
  • Service number and/or Social Security Number
  • Veterans Date of Birth
  • Branch of Service

Complete "Request for Military Records" SF 180 (pdf)

Mail, fax or deliver signed SF180 as directed on form.