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Discover military records on FamilySearch.org with these easy strategies.

How to Search Military Records on FamilySearch.org

Author: Dana McCullough July 2, 2018 updated on July 2, 2018

FamilySearch.org is the largest free genealogy website. Here's how to discover your ancestor's service in the armed forces by finding military records on FamilySearch.org.

Honor military ancestors with these four ideas.

4 Ways to Honor Your Military Ancestors

Andrew Koch May 25, 2018

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...

Researching a Korean War Veteran

David A. Fryxell May 23, 2014 updated on August 18, 2017

Expert answers on researching records of your relative's Korean War service.

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Family Tree Editors November 17, 2018 updated on November 16, 2018

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