Anyone know how to find my service number if I lost all my paperwork?

Hey, I’m trying to find my service number, but I lost all my paperwork in a house fire years ago. I’ve tried looking around, but no luck. Does anyone think ‘14810849’ could be the right number?

That’s tough! Did you try contacting the personnel office? They might be able to help you get it back.

Spencer said:
That’s tough! Did you try contacting the personnel office? They might be able to help you get it back.

Yeah, I did that already but no luck. Been years since I had access to it. Not sure what to try next.

I had a similar issue. The National Archives has a platform where you can look up your service records. Check it out!

Dakota said:
I had a similar issue. The National Archives has a platform where you can look up your service records. Check it out!

Oh, cool, I’ll check that out! Do you have the link?

Dakota said:
I had a similar issue. The National Archives has a platform where you can look up your service records. Check it out!

Here you go: Military Records Research | National Archives. Hope it helps!

Maybe try the Standard Form 180 if the online option doesn’t work. It’s a bit old-school, but it works!

Ellis said:
Maybe try the Standard Form 180 if the online option doesn’t work. It’s a bit old-school, but it works!

Thanks, I’ll try that next. I didn’t know about that form!

I had a similar issue after a fire, and the National Archives were super helpful. Took a bit of time, but it was worth it.

Broderick said:
I had a similar issue after a fire, and the National Archives were super helpful. Took a bit of time, but it was worth it.

Good to know! How long did it take for them to get back to you?

Broderick said:
I had a similar issue after a fire, and the National Archives were super helpful. Took a bit of time, but it was worth it.

It took a couple of weeks for me, but they were really good about keeping me updated.

Sorry to hear about the fire. It sounds like you’ve already tried the main options. Hope the National Archives helps!

Rowan said:
Sorry to hear about the fire. It sounds like you’ve already tried the main options. Hope the National Archives helps!

Thanks, I’m hoping so too. Just want to get everything sorted out.