Is this how you get records for someone that served a long time ago?
If the Veteran was discharged more than 62 years ago you can order a copy of their military records . The National Archives opens all records to the public 62 years after discharge . Would you like to learn how to access archived records
Does signing in to the website allow me to download the records or just request them?
You can request documents from your Official Military Personnel File to view and download