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