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How do I find information about a Vietnam veteran?
Vietnam War Indexes and Records on the Internet
- Interactive Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Fold3 (free) you can search for names and view images from the wall; you can also leave tributes.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Website includes a searchable database of names on the wall.
How can I get Vietnam War records?
Copies of WWII though Vietnam era (men born April 28, 1877 to March 28, 1957) Selective Service Records may be obtained from the National Personnel Records Center, in St. Louis, for a fee. Written requests should be mailed to: National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO 63132-5100.
How can I find out where my dad served in Vietnam?
I sent to the National Archives’ National Personnel Records Center for my dad’s DD 214, or discharge document. It has basic info including when he entered and left service, and rank at entry and discharge. Veterans and their next of kin can request their military personnel records at no charge.
What unit lost the most soldiers in Vietnam?
The Army
The Army suffered the most total casualties, 38,179 or 2.7 percent of its force. The Marine Corps lost 14,836, or 5 percent of its own men. The Navy fatalities were 2,556 or 2 percent. The Air Force lost 2,580 or l percent.
Can I look up someone’s military record?
You can find veterans’ military service records from World War I to the present from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The NPRC houses many types of records, including Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF).
How many Vietnam veterans are still alive in 2021?
There were an estimated 58,318 U.S. soldier casualties alone. A total of 9,087,000 military personnel served on active duty during the Vietnam era, with over 2,709,000 Americans serving in Vietnam, about 9.7% of the generation….Vietnam Veterans By State 2021.
| State | Vietnam Veterans | Vietnam Veterans (per 100k) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 247,595 | 1,283 |
How do I find my father’s ww2 service records?
You can request a copy of the Veteran’s military records in any of these ways:
- Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
- Write a letter to the NPRC.
- Visit the NPRC in person.
- Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
How old would a Vietnam vet be today?
“Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, Less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veteran’s age approximated to be 60 years old.” So, if you’re alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last 1/3rd of all the U.S. Vets who served in Vietnam?
What percentage of Vietnam veterans actually saw combat?
Of the 2.6 million, between 1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack. 7,484 women (6,250 or 83.5% were nurses) served in Vietnam.
Is there a list of dishonorable discharge?
Dishonorable Discharge This is the most punitive of all military discharges and is given as the result of a court-martial. Desertion, murder, fraud, and other crimes performed in uniform can result in court-martial proceedings that lead to a Dishonorable Discharge.
How can you tell a military scammer?
While scams are constantly evolving, here are some familiar hallmarks of military romance scams:
- They only want to meet on your dime.
- They don’t want to ever meet.
- They use fake names.
- Someone else calls you.
- They make excuses about dumb things.
- They want compromising photos.
- They ask for cash.
- If you’re being scammed.
Are there Air Force records from the Vietnam War?
The National Archives has received a limited number of records from the U.S. Air Force for the Vietnam War period. Please Note: These records have not been processed and almost all are still classified. RG 342, Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations
Where can I find documents about the Vietnam War?
Textual documents relating to the Vietnam conflict are spread across several record groups (RGs). The most heavily used record group is: Additional records relating to the U.S. Army in Vietnam may be found in: The National Archives has received a limited number of records from the U.S. Air Force for the Vietnam War period.
How are electronic records related to the Vietnam War?
This reference report provides an overview of the electronic data records in the custody of the National Archives that contain data related to military objectives and activities during the Vietnam War.
What are the casualty statistics of the Vietnam War?
Vietnam War Casualty and POW/MIA Records Descriptions Vietnam War Fatal Casualty Statistics (U. S. Armed Forces Personnel) State Lists of U. S. Fatal Casualties of the Vietnam War Electronic Data Records Relating to Military Objectives and Activities During the Vietnam War