HOW TO REQUEST YOUR MEDALS

 

 

If you are an Army Veteran or the next-of-kin (un-married widow, eldest child, parent, eldest sibling, eldest grandchild) of an Army veteran, you may request a set of authorized medals and decorations by sending a written request along with a copy of the DD Form 214 or other discharge papers (if available) to:

 

National Personnel Records Center

9700 Page Avenue

St. Louis, MO  63132-5100

 

Or you can visit the National Personnel Records Center website at:

 

            http://vetrecs.archives.gov

 

If you have never received a set of your medals before, your request will be processed free of charge.  If this is a replacement set, there will be a nominal fee.  If you are the primary next of kin, only one request for medals will be honored.

 

After the National Personnel Records Center processes your request, they will send you a list of the medals you are authorized. You can check the status of your request, as well as view some general information about medals and decorations, at:

 

            www.veteranmedals.army.mil