2 Replies Latest reply on Aug 9, 2018 11:33 AM by Scott Wood

How do I request a copy of a certificate issued by the War Department?

Scott Wood Aug 7, 2018 12:12 PM

How do I request a copy of a certificate issued to my late father by the War Department? My father was a civilian who was recognized by the War Department and had a framed certificate from the War Department for a project he worked on. The certificate was lost during his latter years during a move and I would love to get a replacement. I only remember seeing it as a child but I believe it was for work on the redesign for the Purple Heart Medal.

Thanks for the assistance.

Re: How do I request a copy of a certificate issued by the War Department?

Cara Moore Lebonick Aug 9, 2018 10:36 AM (in response to Scott Wood)

Dear Mr. Wood,

It is possible the certificate is part of his Official Personnel Folder. You may request certified copies of Official Personnel Folders from the National Archives at St. Louis if his service ended before 1952 by writing to stl.archives@nara.gov and if his service ended after 1952 by writing to the Federal Records Center-Civilian Personnel Records in Valmeyer, IL at:
National Personnel Records Center
1411 Boulder Boulevard
Valmeyer, IL 62295

Be sure to mention that you would like a certified copy.

Best,

Cara Moore Lebonick
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  Scott Wood Aug 9, 2018 11:33 AM (in response to Cara Moore Lebonick)
  
  Cara,
  
  Thank you for your reply. Here’s the problem, he was a civilian working on a government project and was never in the service himself. I wonder if they have records of that. I will write them and ask. Thanks again for your help.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Scott
  
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