My girlfriend's grandfather served and has passed away. He was never given the proper respect. How can I get a copy of his official papers? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-girlfriend-s-grandfather-served-and-has-passed-away-he-was-never-given-the-proper-respect-how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-his-official-papers <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Sun, 17 Apr 2016 09:38:24 -0400 My girlfriend's grandfather served and has passed away. He was never given the proper respect. How can I get a copy of his official papers? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-girlfriend-s-grandfather-served-and-has-passed-away-he-was-never-given-the-proper-respect-how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-his-official-papers <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SGT Jesus Vasquez Sun, 17 Apr 2016 09:38:24 -0400 2016-04-17T09:38:24-04:00 Response by SSG James Elmore made Apr 17 at 2016 10:30 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-girlfriend-s-grandfather-served-and-has-passed-away-he-was-never-given-the-proper-respect-how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-his-official-papers?n=1459555&urlhash=1459555 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can also get information from your local Casualty/ Mortuary Affairs Office. SSG James Elmore Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:30:01 -0400 2016-04-17T10:30:01-04:00 Response by SFC Pete Kain made Apr 17 at 2016 1:20 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-girlfriend-s-grandfather-served-and-has-passed-away-he-was-never-given-the-proper-respect-how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-his-official-papers?n=1459836&urlhash=1459836 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Flag and Honors need to be requested before the funeral. A bit late now but good luck SFC Pete Kain Sun, 17 Apr 2016 13:20:29 -0400 2016-04-17T13:20:29-04:00 Response by SGT Jesus Vasquez made Apr 17 at 2016 10:30 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-girlfriend-s-grandfather-served-and-has-passed-away-he-was-never-given-the-proper-respect-how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-his-official-papers?n=1460564&urlhash=1460564 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you all. I got allot of solid information. This happened before me and the person with all the info needed never talked to the family SGT Jesus Vasquez Sun, 17 Apr 2016 22:30:27 -0400 2016-04-17T22:30:27-04:00 Response by SGT Stacy Moody made Apr 18 at 2016 10:39 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-girlfriend-s-grandfather-served-and-has-passed-away-he-was-never-given-the-proper-respect-how-can-i-get-a-copy-of-his-official-papers?n=1462547&urlhash=1462547 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a target="_blank" href="http://Www.national">Www.national</a> archives.gov<br />Family can request DD 214. Call [login to see] get in touch with a rep from National Cemetery Adminstration (A branch of the VA). They will go over those benefits with the family, SGT Stacy Moody Mon, 18 Apr 2016 22:39:31 -0400 2016-04-18T22:39:31-04:00 2016-04-17T09:38:24-04:00