The Army will replace missing or medals not received, and medals over 15 years at no charge. The request is made through one of your U.S. Senators or  your U.S. Representative who in turn forwards it to Dept. of Army. It  takes about 90 days to get the set of the awards and decorations from Army from the time your congressperson sends a copy of your request  to Army. Your relative's name would be engraved by Army on the back of  each of his or her medals.

Please note the following:
1. To get a relative's awards and decorations, it must be a blood relative (Uncles, aunts, cousins and in-laws do not qualify).
2. The requester can send a request to his or her  congressperson or senator, or ask Jim Hanson to do it for you. If you ask Mr. Hanson do it, you should  provide him a copy of discharge papers or the Army Serial Number and the name of the Senator or Representative to whom they would like to have the awards and decorations request sent.
3. The Army will replace missing or medals not received, and medals received over 15 years ago at no charge. The request is made through one of your U.S. Senators or  your U.S. Representative who in turn forwards it to Dept. of Army. It  takes about 90 days to get the set of the awards and decorations from Army from the time your congressperson sends a copy of your request  to Army. Dept of Army will have your relative's name engraved on the back of  each of the medals.

Letter Template: The letter is a template for you to use. With the letter you MUST provide a copy of the the veteran's discharge papers or his/her Army Serial Number. You will have to provide the address of your US Senator or US Representative. (Latest Contact Info: US Senators US Representatives

If you still are need of assistance, Jim Hanson (L/274) will be glad to help.

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