How do I find someone who was in the Navy?
How to Locate U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans
- By phone at 1-877-272-7337.
- Through an online request (You’ll first need to create an account.)
- Using its Hero Care app on your mobile device.
How can I find out what ship my father was on in the Navy?
To request these records, please mail a completed GSA Standard Form 180 to NPRC. Veterans and their next of kin also may use eVetRecs to request records. See eVetRecs Help for instructions. When submitting your request, state that you want the file for genealogical purposes and that you want the entire file.
How do I find my navy photos?
The National Archives has several Special Media Branches that contain images, motion pictures, sound recordings, drawings, maps and electronic records that relate to the United States Navy.
How do I find Old Navy shipmates?
Navy Veteran & Reunion Locator DeckLog is a free website to help US Navy veterans find shipmates, Navy reunions, crew lists, information (photos, patches, history & fates) for most US Navy ships: aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, landing & patrol crafts, submarines, transports, tugs, etc.
Are Navy records public?
Access to Records, Information for the General Public: Without the consent of the veteran or next-of-kin, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) can only release limited information from the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to the general public.
Are military service records public information?
Military personnel records are open to the public 62 years after they leave the military. (To calculate this, take the current year and subtract 62.) Records of any veteran who separated from the military 62 (or more) years ago can be ordered by anyone for a copying fee (detailed below under “cost”).
How can I find out what ship my grandfather served on in ww2?
To find out if they have any information on your veteran, call them at 800-827-1000. If the Department of Veteran Affairs does not have any information you can try contacting the Veteran Affairs Insurance Center at 800-669-8477.
Are US Navy photos public domain?
Department of Defense photographs and imagery, unless otherwise noted, are in the public domain. They are available for use, subject to specific guidelines.
How do I get my old navy photos?
This service can be obtained, however, through the Naval Historical Foundation (888-880-0102). For information on access to the NHHC photo archives, email us at [email protected] or call 202.433. 2765.
How do I find out if someone served in the Navy?
How To Request Military Records From The NPRC
- Step 1: Visit the National Personnel Records Center official website.
- Step 2: Download and print a copy of the SF-180.
- Step 3: Fill out the form SF-180.
- Step 4: Mail the form SF-180 to the National Personnel Records Center. (