speagle Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Good Day All, Not sure if this is the correct forum but have to start somewhere-right? I would like to get information on how I can get a duplicate Purple Heart citation that my Dad received in Viet Nam. He was a retired US Army 1st Sergeant/Msgt. He passed away in 2000. About a year after his death, my Mom was going through his framed citations, removing them and placing them in a scrapbook. She donated the frames to a local Goodwill store. It was sometime later we realized the PH citation was missing. I believe it got overlooked and was still in a frame that was donated. I have the original awarded PH as well as the orders awarding it to him, but have been unable to get any kind of a response from different agencies asking the original question. If anyone could assist by providing a good contact address, I would be most appreciative. If you like, you may contact me via my regular e-mail: keeneagle@verizon.net Thanks in advance for any assistance. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Good Day All, Not sure if this is the correct forum but have to start somewhere-right? I would like to get information on how I can get a duplicate Purple Heart citation that my Dad received in Viet Nam. He was a retired US Army 1st Sergeant/Msgt. He passed away in 2000. About a year after his death, my Mom was going through his framed citations, removing them and placing them in a scrapbook. She donated the frames to a local Goodwill store. It was sometime later we realized the PH citation was missing. I believe it got overlooked and was still in a frame that was donated. I have the original awarded PH as well as the orders awarding it to him, but have been unable to get any kind of a response from different agencies asking the original question. If anyone could assist by providing a good contact address, I would be most appreciative. If you like, you may contact me via my regular e-mail: keeneagle@verizon.net Thanks in advance for any assistance. Ed Start with the National Archives contacts: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html If they can't help you, they should be able to refer you to someone who can. Good luck. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speagle Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Start with the National Archives contacts: http://www.archives....ce-records.html If they can't help you, they should be able to refer you to someone who can. Good luck. Doc Thanks Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrontlineAntiques Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Have you had any luck? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speagle Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Have you had any luck? Dan Thanks for asking Dan. I haven't been able to get any responses yet. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in WI USA Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 If you write NPRC in St Louis they will sell you a dupe for $50. It takes over a year to get. Good Luck. Good Day All, Not sure if this is the correct forum but have to start somewhere-right? I would like to get information on how I can get a duplicate Purple Heart citation that my Dad received in Viet Nam. He was a retired US Army 1st Sergeant/Msgt. He passed away in 2000. About a year after his death, my Mom was going through his framed citations, removing them and placing them in a scrapbook. She donated the frames to a local Goodwill store. It was sometime later we realized the PH citation was missing. I believe it got overlooked and was still in a frame that was donated. I have the original awarded PH as well as the orders awarding it to him, but have been unable to get any kind of a response from different agencies asking the original question. If anyone could assist by providing a good contact address, I would be most appreciative. If you like, you may contact me via my regular e-mail: keeneagle@verizon.net Thanks in advance for any assistance. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speagle Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Thanks Dave, I have actually written them about 4 months ago so "maybe" in 9 months or so I'll get a response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speagle Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Thanks Dave, I have actually written them about 4 months ago so "maybe" in 9 months or so I'll get a response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speagle Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) Thanks Dave, I have actually written them about 4 months ago so "maybe" in 9 months or so I'll get a response GUESS WHAT! The duplicate citation for my Dad's Purple Heart FINALLY arrived on July 1, 2010. Didn't take TOO long (LOL) [and it was FREE] Anyway, just wanted to share with my friends. Edited July 5, 2010 by speagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Congratulations on getting the issue of your Dads citation resolved. Kevin in Deva. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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