How do I get a copy of my father-in-law's DD214?

2020-05-07T11:14:03-04:00

My Father in law died during the pandemic on March 30th and we don’t have his DD214. He served in the Air Force. How do I get his DD214?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2020 11:17 AM

2020-05-07T11:17:05-04:00

You could check with the local VA to see if he was registered there, sometimes local courthouses have a register or you could request a copy on line. There is a link on the VA.gov website to obtain missing or lost information from service members. When i went home after my first enlistment I registered with the courthouse and they obtained a copy of my DD214 along with other relevant paperwork.

I am sorry for loss and wish you the best in finding what you need quickly

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2020 11:34 AM

2020-05-07T11:34:11-04:00

Either thru the VA (if available) or submit to the National Archives with his SSN.

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made May 7 at 2020 11:50 AM

2020-05-07T11:50:44-04:00

It should be requested by his kin....the regulations state his descendants or spouse.

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made May 7 at 2020 11:52 AM

2020-05-07T11:52:13-04:00

also the funeral home could get it for flag purposes

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made May 7 at 2020 2:29 PM

2020-05-07T14:29:39-04:00

The easiest way is to work through your local County Veterans assistance office. They can help you with the paperwork to get it submitted. There is a bonus in you going to them, most states fund these offices on how much they are used. So when you go through them, you are helping vets of the future as well.