Is it possible to have a Purple Heart replaced?

My grandfather won a purple heart in the second world war for breaking his legs after jumping out of his bomber but the only thing is, his was stolen MANY years ago. I want to know if there is a way it can be reissued? He was a hero in my opinion, putting up with being a prisoner and marched for many miles by the Germans and I think that it would only be fitting if he could get the medals he lost long ago to hang proudly by his POW medal. Does the government have records that show he won it, and if so can it be reissued to him? That way we can show future generations of the valor of their grandfather.

Is it possible to have a Purple Heart replaced?
Yes - the govt will do it:





http://www.archives.gov/veterans/militar...





Also check out http://www.missingmedals.org/





Good Luck - you are doing a great thing to honor his service as a member of the greatest generation.
Reply:Contact the PURPLE HEART ASSOCIATION


the will give you the information you need...


Had a Friend of mine that just Passed away


a few months back,he was in that Same March...


and the SHIP !!!


(Be extremely careful of his reactions if you ask


about the SHIP...HORRENDOUS TIME)





SEMPER FI !!!!
Reply:yes it is possible to get his medals replaced. i have listed the addresses below. also he did not win them. there was no game played to RECEIVE the purple heart.. remember that as most recipients don't feel like winners. i know its just a word but this is a sore spot amongst most vets.








Army


Where to write for medals National Personnel Records Center


9700 Page Avenue


St. Louis, MO 63132-5100


Where medals are mailed from U.S. Army TACOM


Clothing and Heraldry (PSID)


P.O. Box 57997


Philadelphia, PA 19111-7997


Where to write in case of a problem


or an appeal Commander


U.S. Army Human Resources


Command Attn: TAPC-PDO-PA


200 Stovall Street


Alexandria, VA 22332-0474








Air Force (including Army Air Corps %26amp; Army Air Forces)


Where to write for medals National Personnel Records Center


9700 Page Avenue


St. Louis, MO 63132-5100


Where medals are mailed from Headquarters Air Force Personnel Ctr


AFPC/DPPPR


550 C Street West, Suite 12


Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4714


Where to write in case of a problem


or an appeal Headquarters Air Force Personnel Ctr


AFPC/DPPPR


550 C Street West, Suite 12


Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4714
Reply:you can actually buy a replacement. just found this site on a quick google search, you can probably even find one at a local army/navy store.





http://www.usamilitarymedals.com/purple-...
Reply:Absolutely.





There are a couple of ways to go about this: you can just write to the correct service branch ( addresses are located here: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/militar... ) and they will send a replacement.





Or, you can contact your congressman and have his office work through getting the replacement so that the medal can be awarded in a ceremony.





Good luck - Stuart
Reply:Look online. Also, the cheapest place to find it is at the exchange(on base).
Reply:contact your congressman.They'll never turn down an opportunityto help a Vet ( as well as a chance to get their picture in the paper)


Here's the web site, all you need is his zip code
Reply:You might need surgery.
Reply:Call your, or his, congressman's office for help with this.
Reply:You should visit your local veterans benefits office and have them send a request to the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO. They should send a replacement at no cost. The medal can be requested on Standard Form 180 and should be sent to National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Boulevard, St Louis, MO 19101