Can you look up past Marines?
The National Museum of the Marine Corps does not hold service records on individual Marines. Service information on former Marines is held at the National Archives and Records Administration and the National Personnel Records Center. To obtain service records, please write to the proper agency.
How do I look up marine records?
A former Marine may request a copy of his/her records directly from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) by writing:
- National Personnel Records Center. 1 Archives Drive.
- Director. Navy Personnel Command Pers-312D2.
- Headquarters US Marine Corps.
- Department of Veterans Affairs.
How do I find someone who was a Marine?
How to Locate U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans
- By phone at 1-877-272-7337.
- Through an online request (You’ll first need to create an account.)
- Using its Hero Care app on your mobile device.
How to verify someone’s military service?
Fortunately, you have some options. Below are 6 ways to verify someone’s military service. The first method that you’ll come across when doing a search for something like “verify military service” is the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, otherwise known as DFAS.
How do I check the status of my military record request?
Check the Status of Your Military Records Request. To check your order status for recent records (World War I – Present), contact the NPRC. For older military records (generally before 1917, contact the National Archives.
How do I find out if someone served in the Navy?
Just like with the other military branches, you can easily find out if someone served in the US Navy via their database. They’ll provide you with pertinent info such as the personnel’s service number, discharge status, enlistment info, and much more. Email your request to the following address: [email protected]
Is there a database to find someone in the military?
How to Locate U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans It’s not easy to find military members or get their contact information. There’s no database to search. And privacy laws and military rules don’t allow the services to share this information.