Obtaining Replacement Medals

(Replacement medals may be requested by ANY veteran OR their next of kin)

Veterans are entitled to ONE REPLACEMENT set of their medals earned.  To obtain replacement medals, submit a duly filled out Standard Form (SF 180).  It is recommended that you include a copy of your DD 214, however if that is not available you should include pertinent information in your request (e.g. full name, service number, social security number, date of birth, and as much additional information as possible.)

DO NOT mail the SF 180 to the address listed on the form.  Requests for replacement medals should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which you (or the veteran for whom you are applying if request is being made by next of kin) served.

	Where to write for medals	Where medals are mailed from	Where to write in case of a problem or an appeal
	National Personnel Records Center Medals Section (NRPMA-M) 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100	U.S. Army Soldier & Biological Chemical Command, IMMC Soldier Systems Directorate 700 Robbins Avenue P.O. Box 57997 Philadelphia, PA 19111-7997	Commander PERSCOM Attn: TAPC-PDO-PA 200 Stovall Street Alexandria, VA 22332-0471
	National Personnel Records Center Air Force Reference Branch (NRPMF) 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100	Headquarters Air Force Personnel Ctr AFPC/DPPPR 550 C Street West, Suite 12 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4714	Headquarters Air Force Personnel Ctr AFPC/DPPPR 550 C Street West, Suite 12 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4714
	Bureau of Naval Personnel Liaison Office Room 5409 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100	Bureau of Naval Personnel Liaison Office Room 5409 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100	Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV 09B33) Awards & Special Projects Washington, DC 20350-2000
	Bureau of Naval Personnel Liaison Office Room 5409 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100	Bureau of Naval Personnel Liaison Office Room 5409 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100	Commandant of the Marine Corps Military Awards Branch (MMMA) 3280 Russell Road Quantico VA 22134-5100
	Bureau of Naval Personnel Liaison Office Room 5409 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100	Bureau of Naval Personnel Liaison Office Room 5409 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100	Commandant U.S. Coast Guard Medals and Awards Branch (PMP-4) Washington, DC 20593-0001

The Standard Form (SF 180), Request Pertaining to Military Records, is recommended for requesting medals and awards. Click on the link above to download a PDF version.

Generally, there is no charge for medal or award replacements. The length of time to receive a response or your medals and awards varies depending upon the branch of service sending the medals.