REQUESTS FOR MILITARY MEDALS

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Requesting Military Medals

Medals awarded while in active service are issued by the appropriate service if requested by veterans or, if deceased, their next of kin.

Requests for medals from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard should be sent to:
US Navy Liaison Office, National Personnel Records Center
Room 3475
9700 Page Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63132-5100

Requests for medals from the Army should be sent to:
US Army Reserve Personnel Center
ATTN: ARPC-VSE
9700 Page Avenue
Saint Louis, Missouri 63132-5100

Requests for medals from the Air Force should be sent to:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personel Records
9700 Page Avenue
Saint Louis, Missouri 63133-5100

The veteran's full name should be printed or typed so that it can be read clearly. The request must contain the signature of the veteran or the signature of the next of kin if the veteran is deceased. Include the veteran's branch of service, service number or Social Security number, and dates of service or at least the approximate years.

If available, include a copy of the discharge or separation document, WDAGO Form 53-55 or DD Form 214. If possible, send the request on Standard Form 180, "Request Pertaining to Military Records. These forms are available from VA offices and some veterans' organizations.