Can you look up military records for free?

You can find veterans’ military service records from World War I to the present from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The NPRC houses many types of records, including Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF).

How do I find someone’s Navy records?

You can request a copy of the Veteran’s military records in any of these ways:

1. Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
2. Write a letter to the NPRC.
3. Visit the NPRC in person.
4. Contact your state or county Veterans agency.

Are Navy records public?

Without the consent of the veteran or next-of-kin, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) can only release limited information from the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to the general public.

Where are the military records at the National Archives?

The National Archives holds Federal military service records in two repositories: The National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., for Revolutionary War – 1912 National Military Personnel Records Center (NPRC), in St. Louis, Missouri, for WWI – present.

How do you search for a military record?

When searching all military records from this page, you can narrow your search by entering a median year for the conflict in the field for Military Service, and select +/- 1, 2, 5, or 10 years to expand the range. For example, if you’re looking for a Civil War veteran, try the year 1863 and select a range of +/- 2 years to search 1861-1865.

Where can I find information about the Navy?

Data about the Navy and media resources. Information regarding Aircraft carriers, assault and battle ships, destroyers and other naval vessels. Research veteran national archives. National alliance of mental illness veterans resource center. Find your military friends online. Research using veterans databases and access to military records.

Are there any online collections of military records?

While most of our holdings are not online, a variety of military records, from photos to documents to searchable databases are available. Listed below are online collections of specific interest to veterans, their families and researchers.