military service records

DD-214 forms can provide several crucial details about your ancestor's military service. Here's how to use one.

Document Detective: DD-214 Forms

George G. Morgan May 29, 2019 updated on May 23, 2019

Uncover your ancestor's military service with DD-214 forms.

Honor military ancestors with these four ideas.

4 Ways to Honor Your Military Ancestors

Andrew Koch May 21, 2019 updated on May 28, 2019

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...

Same Name for Different People in Old Records

Author: Sunny Jane Morton January 26, 2019 updated on January 28, 2019

You knew all those search results with the same name were too good to be true. Through this case study, learn how to follow your actual ancestor's record trail and weed out the...

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.

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.