If the military record you need isn't
digitized online or microfilmed, and you can't get to NARA in
Washington, DC (or hire a researcher),
use NARA's Order Online system. First, you'll need to know your
soldier's name, the war he served in and the state from which he
served. Then follow these steps:
1. Go to <archives.gov/order>.
Log in on the right or click New User? to register with the site. Once
you're logged in, come back to this screen and click Order
Reproductions.