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    Devastating Fire Destroys Millions of Military Records at National Personnel Records Center [Image 1 of 2]

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    Devastating Fire Destroys Millions of Military Records at National Personnel Records Center

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    07.11.2013

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    A devastating July 12, 1973, fire at the National Personnel Records Center in suburban St. Louis, shown in this file photo, destroyed some 16 million to 18 million military personnel records. Today, a special team at the center continues working to piece together the remnants, sometimes literally, to ensure veterans and their descendants have the documentation they need to qualify for service-related benefits. Photo courtesy National Archives and Records Administration

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    Date Taken: 07.11.2013
    Date Posted: 07.03.2025 11:54
    Photo ID: 9148388
    VIRIN: 130711-D-D0439-8998
    Resolution: 2950x2384
    Size: 1 MB
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