Application for a Certified Copy of Military Discharge Record that has been filed in Coleman County.
Military discharge information, including the DD Form 214, is generally accessible to the veteran or their next of kin. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) holds official military personnel records, including DD Form 214s, and provides access to these records. Public access to records is available 62 years after a veteran's separation from service.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
DD Form 214: This is the official certificate of release or discharge from active duty. It contains key information about a veteran's service, including dates of service, rank, duties, awards, and the reason for separation.
National Archives: The NARA is the official repository for military personnel records.
Access to Records:
- Veterans and their next of kin (spouse, parent, child, or sibling) can access their records.
- The NARA provides online access to records through eVetRecs.
- Veterans and next of kin can also request records by mail or fax using Standard Form 180.
- Public access to records is generally available 62 years after a veteran's separation.
Requesting Records:
- To request records, veterans and next of kin can use the online eVetRecs tool or complete Standard Form 180 and submit it by mail or fax.
- The National Archives provides instructions and addresses for submitting requests.