Free War Service Reference Guide Download
From the American Revolution to the Vietnam War, most families have members who served in the military. View a timeline of US conflicts, plus our birth date chart serves as a quick guide to telling which major war your ancestor likely served in. Receive your free copy of our War Service Reference Guide Download by […]
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Free Military Service Record Biography Form Download
Write in your ancestor’s service information, as well as genealogical information, and add a photo if you have one. Receive your free copy of our Military Service Record form by clicking the button below. Get the Military Biography Form in PDF format: By entering your email, you will automatically be signed up to receive Family […]
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Free Military Records Checklist Form Download
Keep track of your search for ancestors’ military service files. Receive your free copy of our Military Records Checklist by clicking one of the buttons below. Get the Military Records Checklist form in PDF format: Get the Military Records Checklist form in Word format: By entering your email, you will automatically be signed up to […]
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Using World War II Draft Registrations for Genealogy Research
Millions of WWII draft registration cards are available online. Read about draft registrations and what they may teach you about your family history.
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Beyond Rosie: Women Serving in Wartime
Women can do it...because they always have! From the Revolutionary War to WWII, learn the various, surprising ways women in wartime served our country.
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How I Did It: Found Answers in Civil War Pension Index Cards Premium
In our How I Did It series, genealogy experts you know and trust share stories of how they solved a specific problem in their research. This week, Rich Venezia shares his investigation into whether or not his ancestor served in the Civil War.
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This Is Not a Drill: Finding Pearl Harbor Records
In honor of the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, we're sharing some resources that help ensure the events of that day are never forgotten.
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How DNA Will Help Identify Korean War Remains
The U.S. recently received 55 boxes from North Korea believed to contain the remains of service members lost in the Korean War. Learn how DNA will play a vital role in identifying these remains and returning them to their awaiting families.
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Unusual Records: State-Specific Military Records Premium
Countless immigrant ancestors joined the Army of their newfound homeland. In fact, beginning in the Civil War, alien soldiers with honorable Army discharges could be fast-tracked to naturalization. (Marine Corps and Navy veterans were able to “fast-track” beginning in 1894, and nearly all World War I soldiers were exempted from many of the residency and […]
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Document Detective: Military Headstone Application Premium
Headstone and medallion application forms can provide excellent information for your family research. Here are some tips for accessing them.
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How to Research Vietnam War Military Service Premium
Learn more about the experiences of your relatives who served during the Vietnam War.
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4 Ways to Honor Your Military Ancestors
Whether your ancestor served in Virginia, South Carolina, Normandy or Iwo Jima, the veterans in your family have a tale worth telling. This Memorial Day, honor military ancestors in your family with these four strategies.
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