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Go to the web site "Dad's War: Finding and Telling Your Father's World War II Story" -- it will tell you every thing you need to know. It's a complicated process, since many Federal records were destroyed in a fire. The website linked is an excellent source of data.

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Researching a WWII VetTry the National Archives.

This link will take you right to the page where you can either download or order the appropriate forms needed to request military records.

NARA | Research Room | Access to Military Service and Pension Records: This is one of best places to find info. You can download the proper forms here to order service records. The NARA has never let me down.

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  • aad.archives.gov has some searchable databases although they havent any service records since the fire in 1973 destroyed nearly 92% of all Army/AirForce service records. Choose your subject and prepare for lots of reading.
  • If you have copies of discharge papers it will have the division, etc. the person was in. My father was in the 2nd infantry division, 23rd regiment. The Army/Navy published history books in 1946 and I just found a copy "The Second Division in World War II". It is a very interesting book with maps, statistics, etc. telling the story of the 3 regiments in the second division. It has the names of all soldiers who died during the war and tells stories of all the battles. My father received the Distinguished Service Cross and this book describes what he did to receive it. This book was just re-published in 2000 by Battery Press, Inc. If interested in this type of book try searching World War II books for the division the person was in. This book was also listed under "The Combat History of the Second Division in World War II".
  • Visit your local Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion Hall. Most towns have one. They are places where veterans gather a few times a month, and "remember". They hold patriotic ceremonies on war holidays such as Veterans Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, etc. If you find the address for your local veterans organization, I'm sure you could visit, and ask them questions, and get more info.
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βˆ™ 17y ago

If you want to find out first you need to find his miltary records. http://www.archives.gov/veterans/ http://www.searcher.dircon.co.uk/ http://members.aol.com/forvets/htomr.htm These places are good to start with as they give you advice on how to begin your search and where you need to look. I hope this helps you.

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βˆ™ 18y ago

This could be available if you know the numerical designation of the unit your relative was a member of. You might try contacting Richard V. Horrell at WW 2 Connections.com

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One way is to obtain a copy of the individual's service record. Contact the National Archives on their web site for the form to submit.

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The chances of finding out about US WW 2 soldiers are increased dramatically if one is inquiring about a relative. The government organization to contact is the US Veterans Administration.

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βˆ™ 17y ago

Refer to his Discharge Documents.

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