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I've been trying since December to get my father's service records. I wrote to my Congresswoman in December, and finally received a copy of the letter her staffwrote to the service center - in June. Still nothing. I also went to the website (can't even remember which one now, it's been so long) and requested his records. Also December. Nothing. I suspect that his records were destroyed in the infamous fire. I have his service number and dates of service (WW II), but just haven't gotten very far. He's been deceased now for 12 years, so I can't ask him directly.

If you are very lucky among your father's papers there should be a DD form 214, Record of Service and Discharge (may not be that exact form number but the title should be similar). That plus what you already know and this link maay just get you what you are looking for.

Also, you might want get in touch with the nearest American Legion Post to you. They may be able to help get you to the right person in the maze of letter openers who actually knows how to help.