SOLDIER’S/AIRMEN’S/NAVAL HOME

This facility provides a home and other benefits to those who apply for admission and are found to qualify.  Prepare a Summary of Military Service.  Include also:

1. reason for discharge
2. grade at discharge
3. organization to which assigned at discharge

If actual entry into service was prior to entry on active duty, using asterisks, show in “Remarks” actual date and manner of entry.  Also show personal description and date and place of birth of applicant.

If discharge was due to disability, furnish nature of disability, line-of-duty status, and whether disability was the result of applicant’s own misconduct.  Or you may attach pertinent documents that show this information.

Source:  NPRC 1865.60

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NAVAL HOME CASES

If request is from veteran - Advise him/her to contact:

Governor
U.S. Naval Home
01800 East Beach Blvd.
Gulfport, MS  39501

If request is from Naval Home - Send the following data:

1. Complex Statement of Service
2. All duty stations and inclusive dates of assignment (from and to)
3. Awards
4. Medical Survey, if discharged for physical disability
5. Any additional items requested

Source:  NPRC 1865.82