Veteran and Military Information

Department of Veterans Affairs

Phone: 1-800-827-1000

How to Bring Military Personnel Home for Family Emergencies:

• Call the Red Cross Contact. In Washtenaw County call (734) 971-5300. Go to the Red Cross Web Site for other area numbers.Ask to speak with a military caseworker.
• Provide the Red Cross with the following information in order to help them locate the military individual in a timely manner.

Military Person's Information

Full Legal Name

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Rank/Rating

Branch of Service

Military Address where Deployed

Unit Contact Number where deployed

Home Base Unit:

Contact Number of Individual (if available)

Medical Information on Patient

Doctor's Name

Doctor's Contact Number (and/or attending RN)

Prognosis/Diagnosis

Current Condition

Life Expectancy

Surgery Date

The more information that you can provide to the Red Cross the easier it will be for them to bring the service individual home.

Still under construction. Last updated 12/14/2005