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
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. Honor military ancestors in your family with these four strategies.
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Now What: Understanding Confederate Discharge Papers Premium
Do you have questions about your ancestors military discharge form? David A. Fryxell answers your genealogy research questions in Now What.
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5 Tips for Researching Your Relative’s Vietnam War Service
Our five research tips will help you start learning more about your loved one's service in the armed forces during the Vietnam War.
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How to Read Your Veteran Relative’s DD 214 Form Premium
A DD 214 or discharge paper, can be confusing with military acronyms and jargon. Start deciphering the form to learn more about your veteran's service.
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How to Find Your Ancestor’s US Military Records Free eBook
The further back you can trace your American ancestors, the more likely it is that at least some served in the US military and may have seen action in one of the wars or conflicts that happened during their time. The good news for the family historian: military service generated military records, and this special […]
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The Evacuation of Dunkirk Premium
Discover the significance of the evacuation of Dunkirk and why it matters when researching British and Irish ancestors in World War II.
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Request Your Ancestor’s Military Discharge Papers Premium
US military records such as the DD 214 aren’t in online databases, but they can be requested from the National Archives and Records Administration. Learn how you can get a copy of your ancestor's discharge papers.
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Three New Ways to Learn About Your Ancestor’s Military Service
On Memorial Day, Americans traditionally place flowers on the graves of those who died in military service. We'll share three new ways to honor your ancestors who served by discovering their wartime experiences.
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6 Records to Trace Ancestors Who Served in World War I
The United States declared war on Germany 100 years ago this month, on April 6, 1917, joining the side of the Allies in the Great War. See all the countries caught up in the conflict in our timeline of World War I war declarations. More than 650,000 from Canada...
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