3 Replies Latest reply on Feb 15, 2019 2:48 PM by Elliot Schneider

WWI military records

willowtara Feb 11, 2019 5:51 PM

I'm working on my family history, and I would like to recieve a copy of my grandfather's WWI records. The request form does not allow for me (his granddaughter) to ask.... WWI was quite some time ago and if I have the information they need to get the records, why, as a family member (direct descendant) can I not request for them???? Or is there another way to get them? Thank you.

Re: WWI military records

Elliot Schneider Feb 12, 2019 9:11 PM (in response to willowtara)

Nadine,

Any idea what his name is, for others to try and help you.

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Elliot Schneider
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Re: WWI military records

Rebecca Collier Feb 13, 2019 1:08 PM (in response to willowtara)

Dear Ms. Muldowney,
Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!
Official Military Personnel Files (OMPFs) and individual medical reports for enlisted men of the U.S. Army who were separated from the service after October 1912 and prior to 1957 are in the custody of the National Archives at St. Louis (RL-SL). In many cases where personnel records were destroyed in the 1973 fire, proof of service can be provided from other records such as morning reports, payrolls, and military orders, and a certificate of military service will be issued. Please complete a GSA Standard Form 180 and email it to the National Archives at St. Louis (RL-SL) at stl.archives@nara.gov. These records are considered archival. As his granddaughter, you should be able to obtain it.
We hope this information is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!

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Re: WWI military records

Elliot Schneider Feb 15, 2019 2:48 PM (in response to willowtara)

Nadine,

Is his name Owen B. Muldowney
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