I am trying to contact the VA for history on my deceased grandfathers military records. What number should I call?

2016-08-22T20:59:48-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2016 9:03 PM

2016-08-22T21:03:38-04:00

Damn phone.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2016 9:03 PM

2016-08-22T21:03:45-04:00

Not sure why this kept posting.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2016 9:03 PM

2016-08-22T21:03:46-04:00

https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html#nok

for deceased members.

Military Personnel Records, SF-180

Ordering veterans records using the SF-180 from the National Archives, National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2016 9:03 PM

2016-08-22T21:03:52-04:00

I wouldn't deal with the VA. This would be so far down their list of priorities it's likely to be forgotten or mishandled. When I was a recruiter I used these guys all the time. Usually a couple weeks turn around.

https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/

Military Personnel Records

Information about Military Personnel Records at the National Archives facility in St. Louis, Missouri