Having lost the originals of the discharge papers without keeping any copies, how can a veteran re-establish his discharge from the military?

The next step is to obtain a Certificate in lieu of the destroyed or lost Certificate of Discharge. Seek the assistance of a Counselor on AB Veterans Benefits at any AB Office for obtaining the required proof of your service in the military. More.

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