How do you find military ancestors? Do you even know all of your relatives who served in one or more of the wars? For Veterans Day weekend, many genealogical and government sites open their files free of charge to allow everyone to research military records for all of the United States-involved wars.
Consult our list of resources to assist as you research ancestors who served our country. Finding, remembering, and sharing their sacrifices help honor the veterans in our families.
Websites and Collections to Help with Military Research
In June, the National Archives hosted a series of videos and presentations, Public Service: Military & Civilian
National Archives: Genealogy Research in Military Records
Fold3 offers free access throughout the weekend.
Contribute to the Library of Congress's Veterans History Project
Research military ancestors on FindAGrave or BillionGraves
Do you have a WWII veteran in your family? Share a video of your veteran's memories to Ancestry's ongoing Saving the Stories of WWII Veterans project.
New York Public Library: Military Records for Genealogy Research: Getting Started
FamilySearch: United States Military Online Genealogy Records
And, of course, the Southern California Genealogical Society's Family Research Library, where you'll be assisted by helpful and knowledgeable librarians who can direct you to the right records to begin or continue your family history search for military ancestors. Check our calendar for programs and hours of operation.
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