Thurman Pledger United States Navy World War 2 Pacific world war 2 navy enlistment records

In the FamilySearch Library you may find other World War II sources found by using a Places Search for the servicement's home state, county, or town, followed the topic Military Records. 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.įamilySearch Library Sources

They contain rosters, brief biographies, and usually photographs of men and equipment.

The FamilySearch Library has some World War II records, mostly selected unit histories. Dates of enlistment or selective service registration will be helpful along with the name military units they served with. Look for clues about where he or she lived and served. Look for discharge papers, pictures, medals, membership in a veterans organization like the American Legion, or the Veterans of Foreign wars, etc. Gather facts from sources at home, and talk to relatives. If the veteran is still alive, ask his or her help finding records.

World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945.

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Thurman Pledger United States Navy World War 2 Pacific world war 2 navy enlistment records