How can I find my grandfather’s military records?
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My grandfather served in the Navy during World War II but he was so scarred by the war he never, EVER talked about it. Is there a way I can find him online, and perhaps see what his rank or role was? He died recently from old age.
BRAND
My grandfather served in the Navy during World War II but he was so scarred by the war he never, EVER talked about it. Is there a way I can find him online, and perhaps see what his rank or role was? He died recently from old age.
BRAND
Not online. Military records are archived in St. Louis, MO:
go to your local VA (veterans affairs). usualy close to a military base. you’ll need a death certificate and other documentation. I did this with my dad. He also served in the Navy.
This site is provided for those seeking information regarding military personnel, health and medical records stored at NPRC (MPR).
For US NAVY Discharged, deceased, or retired between:
1886 – December 31, 1972 (Enlisted) 1903 – December 31, 1972 (Officer)
Full name, Social Security Number, and/ or Service Number (both when available), date of birth and place of birth (city and state), date of released/discharge from Naval service, address where record is to be mailed, signature of member/Next of Kin, and date.
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis MO 63132-5100
(314) 801-0800
If you are a veteran or next-of-kin of a deceased veteran, you may now use vetrecs.archives.gov to order a copy of your military records. For all others, your request is best made using a Standard Form 180. It includes complete instructions for preparing and submitting requests. Please Note: All requests must be in writing, signed and mailed to us at the address shown below.
nothing else to say. you have all the info you need. just make sure you have all the necessary info. the more info you have the better the results will be.