Easily Find Your Military Records Online

nate asked:


He fought for the U.S. during World War Two, but I don’t what branch of the Armed Forces he was in.

THURSTAN

Maple Leafs Fan asked:


I was curious if there was a way to find WW1 military records, specifically draft records, from the State of Ohio. I know you can request military records from the NARA (National Archives for Records Administration) website, using a SF-180 form, but I was curious if I could try on a State level. Who should I contact in the state of Ohio to obtain copies of such records? Would the OHS (Ohio Historical Society) or GOVA (Governor’s Office of Veteran’s Affairs be of any help?

DROGO

asked:


where could i find military records for someone without requesting them from the military (it’s a background check on the d.l. and they aren’t listed on intellius)? i think the person is a veteran and was honorbly discharged.

FREDDY

wizart49 asked:

audie murphy was the most decorated combat soldier in united states military history

INDIA

hollingsworthdevin asked:


i am looking for records and photos of my grandfather when he was in the u.s. army

JEFF

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Bugsy asked:


I ETS’d from the Military in 1986 (Army), I requested a copy of my medical records 2 years ago and I received a letter from where they’re supposed to be held (no they were not destroyed in the fire back in the early 80’s). But I received a letter indicating that they were lost. (that was it, no explaination or indication that they were trying to find them….nothing) And I haven’t been able to figure out how I can get someone to start looking for them. Any credible answers would be appreciated.

JOCELIN