Can I obtain my military service records or get information about my medals and decorations from the Veterans History Project (VHP)?

No. The Veterans History Project is a voluntary oral history program and does not handle veterans’ official service records, benefits or healthcare. Please see the VHP Field Kit for a list of helpful resources, or contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (links found below).

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We cannot provide service records for veterans (contact the National Archives); advice on veteran benefits (contact the Department of Veterans Affairs).

For general information on military history, contact our general reference librarians.

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Send written correspondence to:

Veterans History Project
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20540

(202) 707-4916
(202) 707-4916
(202) 252-2046 (fax)
(202) 252-2046 (fax)
vohp@loc.gov
vohp@loc.gov