Researching United States World War II Veterans

Tips, Tricks, and Frequently Asked Questions

After my father died in 2004, I discovered that the identify of at least one unit in which he served is not included in his copy of his records.

As I have researched my father's history I have become aware that other family history researchers struggle to fill in similiar gaps in their family member's records.

The search can be difficult and discouraging. As my way of providing support and encouragement I am sharing sources I have used that may be useful to other family history researchers.


U.S. Army Enlistment Records in the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration:
A copy of the information from a searh for my father and links to the search site. This may be a good place to start. It can provide a researcher with basic information such as dates of service and service number which will easier make searching other sources.


Certification of Military Service:
A copy for my father reconstructed from alternate record sources after the 1973 National Personnel Records Center Fire, St. Louis, Missouri and links for requesting one.


County Clerk, Recorder, or Registrar of Deeds:
If you don't have a copy of the veteran's discharge, check with  the veteran's county clerk, recorder, or registrar of deeds.

A report on my search for what Cook County had regarding my father. Blank copies of the forms required for obtaining a copy of a veteran's discharge from the Cook County (Metropolitan Chicago), Illinois Recorder.

Morning Reports
Rosters
Online searches
Ebay
Links:

National Archives and Records Center

Research in Military Records: Introduction and Links to Resources

Finding information on personal participation in WWII: A brochure on some of NARA's relevant records, and how to get started. Adobe PDF format


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