About Veteran Medals Programs

    The Clothing and Heraldry Product Support Integration Directorate is responsible for the issuance of medals, decorations and awards to Army veterans and their next of kin.

    For veterans who were discharged or retired prior to 1 October 2002, Medals may be requested by sending a written request along with a copy of the DD 214 or other discharge papers, and death certificate if applicable, to:

    National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)
    Military Personnel Records
    1 Archive Drive
    St. Louis, MO 63138

    The request can also be submitted electronically through the NPRC website - http://www.archives.gov/veterans

    For veterans who were separated, discharged or retired after 1 October 2002, Medals may be requested by sending a written request along with a copy of the DD 214 or other discharge papers to:

    U.S. Army Human Resources Command - Fort Knox
    Attn: AHRC-PDP-A
    1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
    Ft. Knox, KY 40122

    The customer service number at HRC is 1-888-276-9472. The HRC web site is: https://www.hrc.army.mil

    NPRC/HRC-STL are responsible for determining eligibility of the medals and an electronic file is sent to the Clothing and Heraldry PSID for shipment of the medals.

    The Clothing and Heraldry PSID customer service toll free number is 1-877-827-9026.

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