What Is a DD214 Form?: A Section-by-Section Look
A DD214, or discharge paper, can be confusing with military acronyms and jargon. Start deciphering the form to learn more about your veteran's service.
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How to Find Military Records Free eBook
This free ebook has been curated to provide you with genealogy research methods for finding your ancestors’ military service records.
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The Evacuation of Dunkirk Premium
Discover the significance of the evacuation of Dunkirk and why it matters when researching British and Irish ancestors in World War II.
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Request Your Ancestor’s Military Discharge Papers Premium
US military records such as the DD 214 aren’t in online databases, but they can be requested from the National Archives and Records Administration. Learn how you can get a copy of your ancestor's discharge papers.
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3 New Ways to Learn About Your Ancestor’s Military Service
On Memorial Day, Americans traditionally place flowers on the graves of those who died in military service. We'll share three new ways to honor your ancestors who served by discovering their wartime experiences.
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6 Records to Trace Ancestors Who Served in World War I
The United States declared war on Germany 100 years ago this month, on April 6, 1917, joining the side of the Allies in the Great War. See all the countries caught up in the conflict in our timeline of World War I war declarations. More than 650,000 from Canada...
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How To Research World War I Records and Your Family History Premium
The WWI centennial is the perfect time to dig into these online resources for US troops in the Great War.
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Research Roadmap: Military Maps Premium
Learn how to understand the details of military maps and apply them strategically to your family history.
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The Genealogist’s Guide to Military Service Records Premium
Learn how to find the military service records for your American ancestors, then mine the records for genealogy clues.
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Now What: Revolutionary War POW Premium
Q: Family legend has it that an ancestor was imprisoned on, and escaped from, a British POW ship in Charleston Harbor in 1780. Where would I look for records? A: Try the National Archives microfilm M247, Papers of the Continental Congress, which includes information about Americans held as prisoners...
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