Locating Veterans and Service Members
We cannot release personal information about a veteran, and we lack the resources and current information to forward letters or correspondence to veterans. However, the Department of Veterans Affairs and certain military branches may be able forward some messages to veterans or active service personnel. Some veterans service organizations such as the VFW and American Legion and other groups also maintain reunion listings, member directories and locator services.
Other Sources for Veterans Information, Aid and Benefits may also be of assistance.
Military Personnel Locator Services
- Locating a Veteran through the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs can forward a message to a veteran, providing the veteran has filed a claim with VA, and their current address is on record. - Air Force Personnel Locator
- Army Personnel Locator (Active Duty Only)
- Marine Corps Buddy Locator
- Navy World Wide Locator
- DefenseLINK Military Personnel Locator
- Obtaining Soldiers and Sailors Certificates
Veterans Directories and Locators from other Organizations
(Read our disclaimer of endorsement.)
- Interactive Vietnam War Memorial
The Interactive Vietnam War Memorial from Footnote.com enables visitors to search the Wall for people they know and pay tribute by adding photos, comments and stories of those who lost their lives during the Vietnam conflict. (More about this project.) - Selected Veterans Service Organizations
A short list of service organizations which may offer reunion listings or locator services. - Directory of Veterans Service Organizations
Comprehensive database of Veterans Organizations compiled by the VA. - VetFriends.com (fee required for locator services)
Vet Friends.com helps you to reunite with friends and family who are veterans of or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. - Military.com
A commercial site offering free resources to serve, connect, and inform active duty members, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers. - Military Connections
A commercial site designed to help present and past military personnel and their families find each other and keep in touch. The site is free to members and offers an array of resources to help past and present military personnel take advantage of their military benefits.
