NFCU - Trying to sign up using my Grandfathers service- Need Help.

[Anonymous]

So my grandfather passed before I was born. He was in the Army until 1947. My understanding was there was a loss of something like 80 percent of military records from that time frame. I was able to get his death certificate, how he was discharged, when he was discharged, SSN and stuff like that but nothing from offical from the government. I understand anything over 62 years old is public record. How would I go about requesting that? Is there a way to expedite it? I want to sign up for NFCU as part of my rebuild but fear they may require me to send in documentation I wont have. My mother passed when I was young and I am trying to get what information I can from my aunts and uncles but he passed 41 years ago.

[Girlzilla88]

DD214 form you can request and see if you can get records that way     

[Girlzilla88]

But what you have may actually be enough, have you explained what you do have to a representative to see if that would be enough?!

[Brian_Earl_Spilner]

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@Girlzilla88 wrote:

DD214 form you can request and see if you can get records that way     

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That may not be possible if the records were destroyed in the fire 

[M_Smart007]

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@Anonymous wrote:

So my grandfather passed before I was born. He was in the Army until 1947. My understanding was there was a loss of something like 80 percent of military records from that time frame. I was able to get his death certificate, how he was discharged, when he was discharged, SSN and stuff like that but nothing from offical from the government. I understand anything over 62 years old is public record. How would I go about requesting that? Is there a way to expedite it? I want to sign up for NFCU as part of my rebuild but fear they may require me to send in documentation I wont have. My mother passed when I was young and I am trying to get what information I can from my aunts and uncles but he passed 41 years ago.

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@Anonymous,  I highly suggest you call NFCU and speak to them. 

My Dad had passed 20 years before I joined.

I was honest and told them where and when he served. Before I knew it, I was a Member.

Phone Support

Talk to a real person anytime. Our stateside member reps are available 24/7.
1-888-842-6328

Please keep us posted!

[M_Smart007]

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@Girlzilla88 wrote:

But what you have may actually be enough, have you explained what you do have to a representative to see if that would be enough?!

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+1

[tcbofade]

I might be the odd ball here, but I actually prefer a face to face conversation.  If you've got a branch near you, just walk in the door and say hello.

They are very helpful. 

[M_Smart007]

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@tcbofade wrote:

I might be the odd ball here, but I actually prefer a face to face conversation.  If you've got a branch near you, just walk in the door and say hello.

They are very helpful. 

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Mr.Taco, you are not odd .. well the maps ...hmmmm LOL

I woulda went to a branch when I joined, but the closest one was a two hour drive one way

[AllZero]

Good luck on your membership application! Hope to read of your approval soon.

[KJinNC]

I think they would work with you. The worst they can say is "no until you get documentation". JMO, good luck!