Phone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)
Email Questions

Fulfillment of Military Service
Replacement Recognition Application Form

INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Complete this form in full.
    2. Print and mail or email this completed form along with a photocopy of your or the veteran's DD-214, WD AGO 53-55, NA Form 13038, NAVPERS 553, NGB 22, or you can Print and mail this form and the required documents to the Library's mailing address below.

    Do Not Hilite, Underline, Circle, Colorize
    Or Mark In Any Way The DD-214
    Or Other Military Document Photocopy
    You Will Be Sending.

    Recipient's LAST Name (as it appears on the Report of Separation):
    FIRST Name (as it appears on the Report of Separation):

    MIDDLE name (as it appears on the Report of Separation):
    Title (Must appear on military documentation):Jr Sr II III IV

    Service Branch:

    Rank Title (Please Do Not Abbreviate):

    Street Address:

    City:
    State:
    ZipCode:
    Phone (NO SPACES OR DASHES):

    Full and complete contact email address:

    SERVICE NUMBER:

  • Enter the veteran's FIRST FOUR DIGITS ONLY (Do Not enter any alphabet letters. Numbers only.) 
  • Enter the SECOND FOUR (or remaining) DIGITS ONLY  

    • SERVICE NUMBER:

  • Enter the veteran's FIRST FOUR DIGITS ONLY (Do Not enter any alphabet letters. Numbers only.) 
  • Enter the SECOND FOUR (or remaining) DIGITS ONLY  

    • Day, Month and Year Entered Military Service

    Day, Month and Year Military Service Obligation Completed

    If you are sending a check or USPS money order please indicate:

    • I will mail a check along with my application and documentation. The Library will receive my envelope within 10 days from today.
    • I will mail a USPS money order along with my application and documentation. The Library will receive my envelope within 10 days from today.

    CHARGE or DEBIT CARD applicants:

    -- My current Card information is already on file from a previous Application

    If your Card information is not on file, please Complete the following...

    This section for Charge Card and Debit Card applicants. If you are sending a check or USPS money order please skips this section:

    Your Name as it appears on your charge or check debit card:

    Payment Method
      Check Debit
      Visa
      MasterCard
      American Express
      Discover
      Diners Club
      Carte Blanche

    Card number:
    Expiration Date
    Card Verification Number (CVV Code) (See below)
    American Express: 4 digits on front of card
    All other cards, 3 digits on back

    After printing this form for mailing, please sign here:

    International shipping cost (U.S. veteran living outside the United States, please add the shipping cost you were quoted...

    TOTAL ADMIN PROCESSING/DELIVERY:

    I want to purchase the Full Color...

  • PDF emailed ($7.50) (No shipping fee)
  • Document shipped ($23.30)... with wallet card ($29.30)
  • Document shipped in Bond Enclosure ($28.30)... with wallet card ($34.30)

    • (The shipping totals above include the USPS - Priority Mail shipping fee)

    Would you like an archive (black&white) copy of the Certificate you are applying for to be mailed from the Records Chief directly to your Commanding Officer -or- to your Employer -or- to your School Administrator for inclusion into your permanent personnel file jacket?
    (Fee: $3.50) Available only when a published certificate is requested. Not available with emailed certificates.

  • No.
  • Yes, please mail an embossed, B&W copy of my Certificate to the following person and address:

    • Official's name
    Official's Title
    Official's Agency Name (name of unit, vessel, office, school, etc.)
    Address
    City, State, Zip

    Would you like a published copy of My Military Medal Last Will And Testament?

  • No, I will obtain the free jpg copy

  • Yes, please include a Medal Will for a MALE heir of my Awards and add $4.00 to my total
  • Yes, please include a Medal Will for a FEMALE heir of my Awards and add $4.00 to my total

    • Would you like to track your package through the United States Post Office after it has been shipped (for forty-five [.45] cents extra)?

  • Yes, add 45 cents to my total
  • No, I don't want to track my package

    • Ignore this final Question if you will EMAIL or have previously EMAILED a copy your DD-214...

    Would you like your mailed DD-214 scanned by The War Library and integrated into your 201A Award Report that will be emailed to you when your requested item(s) are sent to you? The scanning fee is $3.00 (a one-time fee)

  • Yes, add a one-time $3.00 to my total to Scan and Integrate my DD-214 into my Award Report
  • No, I will accept my Award Report without my DD-214 appearing in the Report

    • Your Application Form is now complete. Print, Sign and Mail or Email this completed form to the address below along with the required military-issued Report of Separation or other (pre-approved) document(s). You may (OPTIONAL) email this form for faster processing. However, you must still mail or email a copy of your military document(s).

    Records Chief (REC-AMW)
    The American War Library
    817 East Via Carmelitos
    Virginia Building 319
    Long Beach CA 90805-7549
    Phone: 1-562-422-4100 (Pacific Time Zone)
    Policy Statements On Display Recognitions and Hardwear
    Personalized items shipped or emailed with a name and SN/PSN number cannot be returned or refunded. However, although typographical errors are very rare, there is no time limit on requesting corrections to errors.