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1973 NPRC Fire — Reconstructing Lost Records

Information about the 1973 National Personnel Records Center fire and how to reconstruct military records that were destroyed.

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Primarily affected Army records (1912-1964) and Air Force records (1947-1964)
The NPRC has a team dedicated to reconstructing records using alternative sources
Sources include unit records, hospital records, and state adjutant general records
Include any personal copies of military documents with your request

How to request your DD-214, service treatment records, personnel records, and other military documentation.