Military Service Records At the National Archives
(Reference Information Paper, 109)
Author: Trevor K. Plante
The book describes the military service records held at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), an organization often cited when genealogists search for their ancestors. The book begins with advice on how to prepare for using the archives, followed by chapters arranged by branch of the service. There are also chapters on specific topics; for example, soldiers of the Civil War, African Americans, women, prisoners of war, medals, and headstones and burials. Readers learn how and where to search for individuals and how to contact various archive locations. The appendix identifies further reading: guides, articles, and information papers. A short index follows.
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by Trevor K. Plante
Mark and I both are interested in our genealogy. I have more than 1,200 documented people in my family tree, Mark has a joint tree with his brother who lives in CT.
My family is mostly scattered across the globe in countries, like the USA, Australia and Italy, where we originated from. I have done extensive research in Italy and found the Catholic churches in small towns to be the best sources of information. I have now written two books using this information. The one currently in circulation is THANK YOU FOR THE SHOES, anniversary edition which has received numerous awards. The second book is yet unpublished but should be out by summer 2027.
Mark’s family ancestry hails Ireland, Wales, Germany and of course US. They have a book that an ancestor wrote about one branch of their family, the KRUP family.
I am now interested mostly in World War II Italian and American Military records. if anyone has good, responsive sources I would love to hear from you.