Getting Medals You Earned But Did Not Get, or To Replace Medals You Lost

Medals awarded while in active service are issued by the individual military services if requested by the veterans themselves or the next of kin of deceased veterans.

When requesting medals, type or clearly print the veteran's full name, include the veteran's branch of service, service number or Social Security Number and provide the veteran's exact or approximate dates of service.

The request must contain the signature of the or the signature of the next of kin if the veteran is deceased. If available, include a copy of the discharge or separation document, WDAGO Form 53-55 or DD-214.

A letter requesting the medals should be sent to the address listed below

U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center
Attn.: ARPC-VSE
9700 Page Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100

Sample application letter below:

I request that I be issued all award emblems I am entitled to. I have attached a copy of my separation document (DD-214).

My Social Security number is:
My former Service Number was:
My V.A. Claim # is:
Date & Place of Birth:
Full name, address, and phone number.
Veteran must sign the request

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