How do I go about finding all the awards I should have received?

Sgt Jerry Mays — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 12:38:46 -0500

My DD214 only has non medal/ribbon awards except for good conduct. I know there are more. At least my sea service deployment and overseas service should be on there. If they’re not on the DD214, where do I go to find out and obtain them?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 2 at 2019 3:10 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 15:10:06 -0500

Sgt Jerry Mays this will be an uphill slog. Did you keep any documentation? Any orders, certificates etc? Why did you sign your 214 if it wasn't right?

Request your records from the National Archives. https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html

Correct your DD214, which will likely be an issue of a DD215: https://iris.custhelp.va.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/478/~/amend-or-change-dd-214-or-other-military-records

Other military records inquiries. Note that your request goes through the appropriate service branch and follow up are made through them links will take you to those,points of contact. https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

Do you have an old Ribbon rack to see what awards you think you have so you aren't chasing shadows?

For individual awards, like a Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal should be issued on a permanent order that might still exist at the issuing HQ. Try vetrecs first.

NARA | e-Vetrecs .

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2019 4:45 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 16:45:28 -0500

Also search for unit awards, in addition to individual awards.