Need to Find Military Info!!!!

Hi everyone, If someone can give me a clue on how I can obtain my uncle's Army Service Number (ASN) , I would be greatful. I want to get my uncle's military record, but without the ASN, I am stuck. I recently wrote to the VA Hospital in Westwood to get his medical file. I sent in copies of my state id, my uncle's death certificate (both pages) and a request in writing asking. The VA's reply was that they could not release any information under the FOIA because I was not next of kin or listed somewhere on the death certificate. I called the VA Hospital to talk to the person in charge of the records and explained why I wanted the medical file. I told the person that all I really wanted was the ASN so I could obtain the military file. They told me that since 9/11 , they have to protect deceased veteran's privacy. WTF????? I told the person at the VA that I can prove that all of my uncle's relatives are dead, and that I am the next of kin. The VA's response to my statement was that even if I could prove that all of my uncle's closest relatives were dead, I still would get denied access to his file. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Kim

I have been able to get my father's military (a deceased WW11 veteran) from "military records " website. It is the one in St. Louis, Missouri. I have also recieved his military medals. I hope this helps. I think they need his social or whatever else you can give them. GOOD LUCK MM

Michael, Thank you for replying. How did you score your father's medals? That is amazing. Are you talking about NARA? I think that is right. I will check it out Thanks for the information. Good luck on your research. Kim