Nomination Correction Information:
Please fill out the form below with the original proof of service.
ACCEPTED PROOF OF SERVICE:
- DD214 or Notice of Separation (front and back)
- Discharge Papers
- VA Health ID Card
- VFW or American Legion Membership Paperwork (honorable discharge)
- Funeral Home Documentation
- Newspaper Articles (including picture and service info)
- Statement of Service for current active members
- Copy of Military orders with service info
*If you have proof that is not on this list, reach out using the contact form.
TO OBTAIN DD-214 AS PROOF OF SERVICE:
To obtain a copy of DD Form 214 (Report ofSeparation), veterans, or their next of kin if the veteran is deceased, may either use the “eVETrecs”system or fill out and mail a SF Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) to theNational Personnel Records Center.
Detailed directions for both options are located at: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Records may also be available from the county Veterans Affairs (VA) office to which the veteran returned after leaving US Military Service.
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