[Da Coyote]

I’m confident that he will get the required data from the Marines.

Always remember that the worst Marine is better than 98% of our congresscritters, and better than ANY Democrat president.

[bigbob]

See if you can locate a Veterans Service officer in the county or city - if you can’t, contact the VFW - they shoudl be able to help.

[Auntie Mame]

The funeral home should be able to help also.

[VeniVidiVici]

You’ll probably get a reply from someone that can track down his information.

[Bartholomew Roberts]

Best wishes for success! I don’t know you but I am proud of you!

[Sasparilla]

Try your local AMVETS.

[Thumper1960]

I wish you much luck and success in helping this Marine rest where he belongs-with his brothers and sisters in a place of honor and dignity. FReepers with knowledge of how to get this done are legion and I am certain good advice and help will be forthcoming. Rest in peace, Marine.

[Gay State Conservative]

The central office for military records is located in Saint Louis.I can't recall its official name but I did obtain some of my records from it years ago.Don't know if there's an expedited process available to allow this Marine to be buried in a military/veterans’ cemetery.

[Gay State Conservative]

National Personnel Records Center
1 Archives Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63138

(314) 801 0800

[azishot]

Was he a member of VFW or American Legion? If so, maybe they could help. God bless you and your girlfriend for doing this.

[USMCPOP]

If all else fails, try the USMC Casualty Assistance at 1-800-847-1597. It’s for fallen active duty Marines, but they should be able to advise you.

Batter yet, read through this first: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/services/benefits/casualty-assistance/information-for-survivors-of-retired-marines/

At very least, there are phone numbers for the records center & etc.

[Tx Angel]

So sorry for your loss :(

[xrmusn]

This link breaks it down pretty good
Not sure how much info YOU can get - funeral home probably your best bet, they know the twists and turns etc...
As suggested VFW/AL/AMVETS etc also VERY GOOD but will probably need ‘proof of death’, why I recommend funeral home etc..

http://www.military-veteran.com/records/marines.html

[Parmy]

Perhaps in his personal effects there might be his 'doglegs'. If you can find those, his service number will be on them.

If you know that you can go to the VA and they can search in their data base and get his DD214.

I had lost mine and that is how I recovered mine.

[Mariner]

VFW can work this for you, or DAV or the Marine Corps Auxiliary.

They know what to do.

[Grimmy]

One of these orgs might be able to help.

http://www.tamaracmcl.us/
Marine Corps League; Tramac Detachment #775
2133 NW 208 Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029-2320
Electronic mail
Webmaster: Joe Motes
JoeMotes@aol.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/4th-ANGLICO-Drill-Center-USMC/148514318525349
4th ANGLICO Drill Center
Address
1226 Marine Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
Phone (561) 683-4443

Semper Fi.

[NEMDF]

Maybe the national of the Marine Corps assistance league and/or VFW can help?

[generally]

Lots of good suggestions her that I can’t improve on.

Prayers for your success in this endeavor and for your loss of a friend.

Keep us posted, if possible. I’d like to hear about your success.

[jocon307]

Thank you for helping your friend.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.