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Research by War or Conflict. The National Archives holds Federal military service records from the Revolutionary War to 1912 in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Military service records from WWI - present are held in the National Military Personnel Records Center (NPRC), in St. Louis, Missouri. See details of holdings.
Military personnel records can include DD 214s/Separation Documents, service personnel records found within the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), and medical records. Military personnel records can be used for proving military service or as a valuable tool in genealogical research.
1917 and Later Army Records. Obtain Copies of Army Records. This page was last reviewed on March 11, 2020. Contact us with questions or comments. Research Our Records.
How to get copies of military records. Getting access to military records can help with veterans benefits, ancestry research, and more. Learn how to get your own records or someone else's.
You can request your military service records to get information like this: Your character of discharge (from your DD214 or other separation documents) Your duty stations and assignments. Your medals and decorations (awards) Your qualifications, licenses, and certificates.
If you are a veteran or a member of the Army, Navy, Marines, or Air Force and are serving as active duty, reserve, or guard, or if you are retired, you can use the Defense Personnel Records...
Learn how veterans and next of kin can request free copies of their DD Form 214 and other military service records from the National Archives.