If you’re a veteran or a family member looking to obtain military records, discharge documents (DD214), or service medals, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Veterans Benefits Resource Center (VBRC) can help.
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs can assist with requesting a DD214 and other military service records.
For assistance, call the Veterans Benefits Resource Center (VBRC) at 1-800-947-8387, email wisvets@dva.wisconsin.gov, or use the chat.
To request records on file with WDVA, complete the form WDVA 1045 – Request for Release and/or Discussion of Veterans Records
- The veteran or authorized legal representative must complete the form.
- If the veteran has passed, the spouse or adult child may complete the form but must provide proof of the veteran’s death (e.g. a copy of the veteran’s death certificate) and proof of relationship (e.g. a copy of the marriage certificate for spouses or the birth certificate for children), in addition to the WDVA 1045 and proof of identification.
- If the veteran was unmarried, either parent of the veteran may complete the form but must provide proof of the veteran’s death (e.g. a copy of the veteran’s death certificate) and proof of relationship (e.g. a copy of the veteran’s birth certificate), in addition to the WDVA 1045 and proof of identification.
Submit the completed WDVA 1045 to Records@dva.wisconsin.gov with any of the acceptable forms of identification:
- Valid State-Issued Driver’s License or Photo ID
- US Passport
- State or Federal DOC Identification Card
After completing the WDVA 1045, if it is determined that your records are NOT on file with the state, you may submit a records request through the federal government utilizing the link below.
If assistance is needed with the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) you may contact them at 314-801-0800.
If you would like to check the status of your NPRC records request, please click the link below.
Replacement Medals
Replacement military medals, decorations, and awards are issued by each military service department.
Requests for replacement awards and decorations may be submitted to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) online or using the SF-180.
- Make sure to indicate on the SF-180 that you are seeking replacement awards and decorations.
For cases involving Air Force and Army personnel (with certain exceptions), NPRC will verify the awards to which a veteran is entitled and forward the request along with the records verification to the appropriate service department for issuance of the medals.
Please see this page for more information on requesting military awards and decorations: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.”
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