How can I find out what my grandfather did in ww2?

How can I find out what my grandfather did in ww2?

The service branch that your grandfather served in during WWII will determine where you may locate the specific unit records. We suggest that you request a copy of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).

Where can I find information about ww2 soldiers?

You can find a listing of dead and missing Army and Air Force personnel by county at The National Archives and Records Administration website. If the individual came home then his discharge papers will provide a lot of valuable information.

How do I get a copy of my grandfather’s war medals?

Replica medals are available from a medals dealer or a commercial military memorabilia outlet. Many of these replicas are high quality and can be difficult to distinguish from the originals. To request a list of your relatives entitled awards, please complete the Defence Medals Application Form.

What is the World War II History Center Research Library?

The World War II History Center Research Library is working to be one of the most comprehensive libraries on the subject of World War II in the country. The library contains 2,644 resources including books, periodical articles, photos and original documents.

What is the Library of Congress history of WW2?

Library of Congress. Legislative reference service. Events leading up to the world war II. Chronological history of certain major international events leading up to and during World War II with the ostensible reasons advanced for their occurrence, 1931-1944. — Washington : U.S. Govt. Print.

Where can I find World War II resources?

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Where can I find World War II virtual programs and services?

World War II resources (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress) subsection_title : Bibliography (Virtual Services and Programs, Digital Reference Section, Library of Congress) The Library of Congress>>Researchers>>Virtual Programs & Services