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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - WWII Info

Posted: 6/20/2009 12:34:47 PM EDT

I want to find WWII records for a vet. I want to know when they served, what medals they recieved etc. Is there such a place?
Thanks for any help I am looking for a relative

Posted: 6/20/2009 12:38:17 PM EDT

[#1]

Look up freedom of information act. I think u can send in a request for the servicemans info.

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Posted: 6/20/2009 12:39:29 PM EDT

[#2]

Wasn't there a fire at the archives way back when, destorying a lot of ww2 service records?

Posted: 6/20/2009 12:48:04 PM EDT

[#3]

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Wasn't there a fire at the archives way back when, destorying a lot of ww2 service records?

Yes

Posted: 6/20/2009 12:48:48 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Wasn't there a fire at the archives way back when, destorying a lot of ww2 service records?

Yep. They are still dealing with the fire they had back in the 1970's. They are still reconstructing records. There was a documentary about it a few years ago.
Easiest way to get copies of service records, is have the vet fill out the request himself. If they are dead, family members can request it. VA has a section at their
web site that covers those kinds of requests.

Posted: 6/20/2009 12:53:11 PM EDT

[#5]

I am more interested in medals that were recieved is that possible?

Posted: 6/20/2009 3:35:21 PM EDT

[#6]

Do what I did......contact your US Rep or Senators office, and have them look into it. I got my grandfathers records and medals that way, and in a fairly quick manner, too.

Posted: 6/20/2009 3:58:21 PM EDT

[#7]

Thanks for the info and help

Posted: 6/20/2009 4:17:10 PM EDT

[#8]

Here ya go. Link to info

Posted: 6/20/2009 8:00:43 PM EDT

[#9]

Thanks, I have been looking too.

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