Category: Military

Three Wars: Tips on Finding POW Records Premium

Get genealogy tips for searching for ancestors held as prisoners of war. The American Revolution, the War of 1812 and WWII are featured as examples.

21 Most Important Civil War Records Premium

Document if—and where—your ancestor served with these with these Civil War service records, pensions, and other documents.

Civil War Genealogy Research Guide

Researching your Civil War ancestors? Learn everything you need to know with our Civil War Genealogy Research and Records Guide!

Genealogy Q&A: Researching Civil War Ancestors Premium

Are you trying to trace your Civil War ancestors? Out experts answer some of your toughest questions to help you with your Civil War ancestor brick walls.

Military Acronyms Reference Chart Free Download

Confused by abbreviations in your ancestors' military records? Here's a guide to some of the most common military acronyms.

War Service Reference Guide Free Download

From the American Revolution to the Vietnam War, most families have members who served in the military. View a timeline of US conflicts, plus our birth date chart serves as a quick guide to telling which major war your ancestor likely served in.