3 Replies Latest reply on Jan 27, 2017 10:15 AM by Kelly Osborn

How can I get my WW2 Medals? The VFW and I have tried several time and never get a reply!

Alvie Norton Leeper Jr Jan 19, 2017 2:33 PM

I served 2 years 9 months and 10 days in WW2. I am eligible for the Philippine Liberation ,Asiatic Pacific, American Area, and Victory Medal for WW2 and National Defence through service in Reserve. I have written to NARA several times, as well as the VFW and we never receive an answer. Why???

Re: How can I get my WW2 Medals? The VFW and I have tried several time and never get a reply!

Lauren Van Zandt Jan 23, 2017 8:07 AM (in response to Alvie Norton Leeper Jr)

Hi Alvie, have you contacted NARA using the information on archives.gov here- "Replace Veterans' Medals, Awards, and Decorations"?
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Re: How can I get my WW2 Medals? The VFW and I have tried several time and never get a reply!

Vernon O'Neil Jan 27, 2017 10:13 AM (in response to Alvie Norton Leeper Jr)

thats a pain in the ass Alvie for sure. i know guys that had the medals sent to them after just submitting a request for their discharge file with that SF-180. they just came in the mail! did you try your state VFW service officer? Or a legion service officer work too. they could probably help.
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  Kelly Osborn Jan 27, 2017 10:15 AM (in response to Vernon O'Neil)
  
  We love your helpfulness, but please remember to keep the language family-friendly.
  
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