How do I find family members served in WW2?

To find out if they have any information on your veteran, call them at 800-827-1000. If the Department of Veteran Affairs does not have any information you can try contacting the Veteran Affairs Insurance Center at 800-669-8477.

How do I find out where my grandad fought in WW2?

To identify your ancestor in British war records from World War II, a good place to start might be the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) website. The cemetery database at CWGC contains information about cemeteries and memorials in 23,000 locations and in more than 150 countries.

How can I get my father’s WWII records?

Types of Military Records You can find veterans’ military service records from World War I to the present from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The NPRC houses many types of records, including Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF).

How do I find out where someone was stationed in WW2?

Please complete a GSA Standard Form 180 and mail it to NARA’s National Personnel Records Center, (Military Personnel Records), 1 Archives Drive, St. Louis, MO 63138-1002. You can also fax the form to 314-801-9195. Veterans and their next of kin can also use eVetRecs to request records.

How do I trace my family military history?

Other ways to find service records

1. the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.
2. the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour.
3. the National Archives for service records from 1913 to 1920 or service records before 1913.

How do I find out if my ex was in the military?

Please use the Defense Manpower Data Center’s (DMDC) Military Verification service to verify if someone is in the military. The website will tell you if the person is currently serving in the military. The site is available 24-hours a day.

What is a dd215?

The DD 214 is formally known as DD Form 214, Report of Separation / Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty. It contains important information about the duration, nature, and characterization of the retired or separated veteran’s military service.

Are there any World War 2 Records on ancestry?

Although the majority of WWII records are not publicly available, Ancestry has gathered together enlistment records, draft registration cards, POW records and more.

Where can I find World War 2 military records?

World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945. If the veteran is still alive, ask his or her help finding records. Gather facts from sources at home,and talk to relatives. Look for discharge papers, pictures, medals,etc. Look for clues about where he or she lived and served.

Where to find World War 2 unit histories?

To find unit histories use Places Search in the FamilySearch Catalog under United States and the topic Military History or Military Records, followed by the topic World War, 1939-1945.

Where can I find World War 2 casualties?

Use the ARC search engine at www.archives.gov/research/arc/ to help find World War II records preserved at the National Archives. Army and Army Air Force Casualty Lists are on the Internet at http://wwwarchives.gov/research/arc/ww1/army-casualties/ .