Gold Star Lapel Buttons that are lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use may be replaced upon application to the Military Department Secretary concerned.
Separate forms: use a separate form for each request.
Where to mail: mail application to servicemember's applicable branch of service.
Air Force: if the Service member's date of death is on or after October 1, 2004, submit to Air Force Personnel Center; otherwise to National Personnel Records Center.
Disclosure: Voluntary. However, failure to provide all the requested information may result in the inability to process your application.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DD Form 3 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 28 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 5 min |
| Edition | AUGUST 2020 |
| Where to send | The applicable Military Service |
| Who signs | The applicant |
| Other names | DD Form 3, DD 3, DD3, Form 3, Application for Gold Star Lapel Button, Gold Star Lapel Button application |
| Official source | DD Form 3 (Rev AUGUST 2020), Department of Defense |
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