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.

Letter Template: The letter is a template for you to use. With the letter you MUST provide a copy of 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.

Chart of Medals that may have been earned by 33rd soldiers - click here!