REQUESTS FOR
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.
