This includes family members with the signed authorization of the veteran.įor the Next-of-Kin: the process (and cost) for replacement medals requests differs among the service branches and is dependent upon who is requesting the medal, particularly if the request involves an archival record. How Do I Request Military Awards and Decorations?įor the Veteran: in general, the military services will work replacement medal requests for the veteran at no cost. Use the addresses listed below, and mail your request accordingly. However, for cases involving Air Force and Army personnel (click here for exceptions), the NPRC will verify the awards to which a veteran is entitled and forward the request along with the records verification to the appropriate service department for issuance of the medals. Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals, decorations and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the veteran served.
The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) does not issue service medals that is a function of each military service department.
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