How can I obtain a replacement Purple Heart and the paperwork authorizing it?

2020-05-14T08:07:13-04:00

My family has lost our father's Purple Heart and can find no paper support. He was in WW 2 We know his rank but very little else.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2020 9:08 AM

2020-05-14T09:08:21-04:00

Archived records is the first place I'd start.

https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals

You may need to know some basic identity information for him (Full Name, Rank, Service Number). Some of that information can be found on other military documents, if you have a DD 214 for example.

In all honesty, I'd request anything they have on him, so you have it.

https://www.archives.gov/veterans

replace-medals

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made May 14 at 2020 1:15 PM

2020-05-14T13:15:29-04:00

I'm pretty sure you can order one from the clothing sales part of the online AAFES site.

Response by MSgt Gilbert Jones made May 14 at 2020 4:35 PM

2020-05-14T16:35:00-04:00

You have to go to the Army Retirement Center, can do it on line. I had all of my ribbons replaced. I guess the Records Center in St Louis, MO is the same for Army records.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made May 14 at 2020 6:15 PM

2020-05-14T18:15:10-04:00

Submit a SF180. Fill it out and mail it. You will get a free replacement in about five to six months.