Online:

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

You may also request personnel records, medical records and service medals. The form you signed will have a bar code containing the information about your request which you can use to track the progress of your request with their courteous Customer Service Staff.

Online at: www.archives.gov

Using the EVETRECS system if you have…

• An Internet connection
• Printer
• Fax machine

You can...

• Fill out the form online
• Print the form
• Fax completed and signed form to National Records Center