Are you seeking Awards and Ribbons?
There are a number of American service men and women that have not received appropriate award recognition. There is help, so Fax or write to the following branch offices to request medals:
ARMY:
National Personnel Records Center
(Military Personnel Records)
9700 Page Ave., St. Louis
MO 63132-5100
Fax: 314-538-4175
AIR FORCE:
Air Force Reference Branch, (NRPMF)
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Fax: 314-538-4175
NAVY, MARINE, or COAST GUARD:
Navy Liaison Office
Room 5409
9700 Page Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Fax: 314-538-4175
There are over 500,000 square feet of facility housing military and medical records. There are a number of American service men and women that have not received appropriate recognition.
FAQ 1 - Can I make a request by phone?
No. Requests have to be in writing. It will help if you fill out a Standard Form 180 document. Copies can be obtained from local veterans affairs offices or downloaded from: http://www.nara.gov/
FAQ 2 - How can a veteran prove he or she qualifies?
By including a service or social security number and a copy of discharge papers, on which medals and decorations are clearly indicated.
FAQ 3 - What if the veteran is deceased?
The primary next of kin, such as spouse can make the request. All requests must be signed.
FAQ 4 - How can a veteran obtain Korean War service medals?
Through the Air Force, which is handling requests for all branches. Requests should be sent, with a copy of the discharge paper establishing war time service in Korea, to:
HQ AFPC/DPPPRK
550 C Street W., Ste 12
Randolf AFB
TX 78150-4714
FAX: 210-565-3118
Information: 1-800-558-1404 or http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/awards
