VANITY: Veterans, DD214 Question

Free Republic ^ | 2 JUN 2005 | rdb3

[rdb3]

Veterans, I have a question. An associate of mine cannot locate his DD214. I looked at mine to see where another could be retrieved, but didn't see anything about that subject.

Do any of you know where this can be accomplished by a phone call? If not, a web address probably would work. He needs to prove his veteran status for a fairly sensitve line of work.

Thanx. HOOAH!

[ConorMacNessa]

I think you need to contact the records center in St. Louis. SF 180 is the form you need, if my memory is correct. You can link to the Personnel Center in St. Louis from a number of military and vets' sites.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Why doesn't he/she get in touch with the base they were/are assigned to?

[bannie]

When I got out, they told me and my husband to have ours recorded and copied in our local county hall of records. We did.

I'm sure we've all heard about the fire that burned many of the old records...this was the insurance we were advised to get.

[SandRat]

Here you go! Straight from the Army Web Site http://www.armyg1.army.mil/rso/quicklinks.asp

Replace DD Form 214 or lost awards: National Personnel Records Center; ATTN: Army Reserve Branch; (for 214's use)NCPMA (for awards use) NCPMA-M
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 I-866-272-6272 (press 4 for St. Louis) FAX (314)801-9195 http://vetrecs.archives.gov

[demlosers]

To replace lost DD form 214

You can request a copy of your DD form 214 by writing to the National Personnel Records Center. Include the following info. in your request:

- Your full name
- SS number
- Phone number
- Aprox. dates of service
- Place of discharge
- Return address
- Reason for the request

National Personnel Records Center
Attention: [Your Service, e.g., Army] Records
9700 Page Boulevard
St Louis, MO 63132-5000

You may call the National Personnel Records Center at phone # 314-538-4261

Found the above info from my transition assistance pamphlet ;)

[rdb3]

Knew I'd find the info I needed here. This has been passed on. Thanx to all!

[baltodog]

Helpful hint: Make several copies, and keep them in a safe place....

Although an "official" version is needed for VA home loan, etc, the copies can be used to prove college credit based on work experience, and the such.

I have a portfolio with all my training certificates, DD214, and resume.

I also put a copy in my personnel file at work.