Getting Records of Military Personnel or Others
An individual's complete service record is available to the former
service member or, if deceased, to his/her next of kin (parents,
spouse, or children). Limited information (such as dates of service,
awards, and training) is available to anyone. Not available to the
general public is information which would invade an individual's
privacy; for example, medical records, Social Security number, or
present address. The St. Louis Center receives many requests for
service records each week, so a request will be processed with greater
speed and accuracy if the requester uses a Standard Form 180, "Request
Pertaining to Military Records." If requesting the records
of a relative, a requester should mention the relationship to the
former member (brother, uncle, or other). There is no charge for
this service to former service members or their next of kin. For
others, a nominal fee is charged for research and reproduction costs.
You may submit more than one request per envelope or fax, but submit
a separate request (either SF 180 or letter) for each individual
whose records are being requested.
- Send by Mail: National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel
Records 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
- Send by Fax: 314-801-9195 The Center will respond in writing
by U.S. Mail.
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