Questions tagged [military-records]
For questions about finding or interpreting records of military personnel or units, including service records, muster rolls, medal rolls, casualty lists, and regimental log books.
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How many British men and women were serving in the Boer War at the time of the 1901 census?
I have several young men and women who I cannot trace on the British 1901 census, despite numerous and extensive efforts. While there are a number of reasons why I might not be able to find them, one ...
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Did the Army know when somebody in the Reserves died?
I have now obtained my grandfather (TJ)'s Army Records and they're a very interesting read... To put it mildly, he was neither a good soldier nor one who believed in staying with the colours ...
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Getting information from Navy service record if date of death unknown?
I am helping a friend research her father who was born in 1917. The only document she has, of his, is his marriage certificate...giving his name, father's name and name of spouse and profession.
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What qualifies as next-of-kin for a US SF-180, Request Pertaining to Military Records?
The SF 180 seems to conflict itself on what qualifies as next-of-kin.
The instructions, lacking "grandchild", state this:
However, the fillable form has a drop-down field for next-of-kin, ...
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Why was Harry Mendelsohn's 1915 death while fighting in Canadian Expeditionary Forces falsely reported?
Harry Mendelsohn in this July 13, 1915 newspaper article was not killed fighting in WWI. He was part of the CEF, but he hadn't yet left for France. No correction was printed in that paper or any of ...
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Identifying Military Uniform from Franco Prussian War?
I am looking for information regarding my great-great grandfather Heinrich Rositzky and the military uniform he is wearing, and if a unit or even his rank could possibly be determined by it.
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Locating Latvian Legion service records?
I am interested in looking for my grandfather Adolphs Gailitis' (b.1911) service records in the Latvian Legion in WW2. He was taken as a Russian POW but I'm not sure which year.
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Finding a full roster and history for the US Army's Philippine-American war veterans?
Where can I find a full roster and history for the US Army's 38th Volunteer Infantry, Company L, Philippine-American war veterans?
The article Philippine–American War on Geni explains why researching ...
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Identifying when and where photo of man wearing German Waffenrock uniform might have been taken?
I recently was given this photo by a cousin who was wondering if I knew who this person was. I figured the first thing I need to figure out is about when and where this photo was taken.
From the ...
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Finding ancestor who was World War 1 Polish soldier?
I am trying to find my great-grandfather, who was a Polish soldier in World War 1.
He supposedly came from a noble family (I am from Slovenia), so I suppose he fought on the Austrian Italian front.
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Civil War Pension Cards - "Date Of Filing" explanation
Background. While researching ancestor named Henry SCHRIML born 5 OCT 1809 Bavaria and died 16 APR 1865. Married to Katherine Maria HERRMANN born 24 JUL 1815 Germany and died 29 Jan 1901 Dayton, Ohio....
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Finding date and battle of wounding for First World War English Private Arthur Higgins in France?
My father, Private Arthur Higgins No 2163, was born 4 Jul 1893, and was in the 5th Battalion of the North Staffordshire Regiment which landed in France on 5 Mar 1915 and was repatriated to England on ...
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Finding B.213 forms for Australian Nurse serving mainly in Egypt during World War I?
This is a follow on question from Interpreting Service Record of QAIMNS nurse in Egypt at time of Gallipoli campaign? which could be referred to for additional background.
My great grand aunt Eleanor ...
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Uniform Identification 1890 to 1915
My Grandfather, seen here on the horse, had to escape the Russian Army around the turn of the last century, eventually coming to America. I do not recognize the uniform in this picture, but it looks ...
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What does GO#4HQ mean on the DD214 Service Record?
On my fathers DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, in the section Decorations and citations, it lists Purple Heart with 3 oak clusters GO#4HQ.
What does that mean?
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How to find German battle accounts
I’m wondering if someone can point me in the right direction. My uncle was shot down by a German night fighter, which was apparently confirmed by obtained German documents a year after. The documents ...
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Was there a Morascini (Morrasini) on Italian naval roster anywhere during 19th century?
I am looking for a family connection to seafaring in 19th century.
The Morascini (Morrasini) family were located in the lower Alps region of northern Italy.
Was there a Morascini (Morrasini) on ...
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Linking handwritten numbers on an arm band to German WWII military records
I have an arm band my father brought back while fighting for the Canadian army. It has hand written numbers on it. Is there any way to trace the numbers in German army records?
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Identifying military uniform which is probably French or Italian
I'm trying to ID someone's military uniform in an old family photo. Not a lot of clues to go on, except that the man was probably French or Italian, maybe in a colonial setting.
Can you recognize the ...
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Finding Combat Records of Ancestor's Unit from World War 2
I started doing research on the service history for my grandmother's brother who died in Europe during the second World War. I have his serial number and his unit (K Company, 110th Infantry Regiment, ...
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Where to find Military Records in Latvian Army 1918-1920 Latvian War of Independence
Looking to find my Grandfathers military records. He served in the Latvian Army during 1918-1920 in the Latvian War of Independence. He was born in Walk and was in school in Dorpat(Tartu). He left ...
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Finding information on relative who joined Italian army in Somalia around 1935
My grand uncle joined Italian arms around 1935 in small town located in north east Somalia. We do not know whether he died during World War 2 or whether he survived.
Can you guide me to any archive ...
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Obtaining Brazilian military service records?
Is it possible to obtain records of Brazilian military service from individuals who may have served in the early/mid 20th century? I have not seen any such records on familysearch.org or ancestry.com.
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Camp Des Chaumes, France WWII
My father was assigned to Camp Des Chaumes during WWII. I have a painting of the camp made by a prisoner, Johann Thomsen, dated 1946. I am trying to find out any information about the camp and about ...
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Researching relative's WW II Italian military service?
Oral family history says that an uncle (my late grandmother's son) was killed during the Italian campaign in Russia. I have no details of the military unit he was in. My efforts to obtain details of ...
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Seeking ca 1801 records of 1st Helston Volunteers?
My 4th great grandfather Joseph Billin(g) lived from 1776 to 1839 and was a Tailor, Mercer & Draper at Helston, Cornwall, England, where he was baptised, married and buried.
Today I found in ...
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Seeking German military service records for Jozef Mühlgay (or his brothers) of Bavaria?
I've been trying to figure out if my great-grandfather, Jozef Mühlgay, or his brothers were called up for the Great War.
What I know is that at the time of the war, my great-grandfather and his ...
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Finding list of Russian military officers from same unit as cousin's grandmother's cousin killed 1911-1915
Can someone please tell me where I can find a list of Russian military officers, who served in the same unit as Pavel Nikolaevich Veselovsky, and who was killed between 1911 and 1915?
The list will ...
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Finding unit of WWII soldier that fought in Italy
Where do I look to find out what unit my uncle was assigned to and where his unit fought in WWII. I do know he was in Italy at one point
I have his serial number: 39614088
He enlisted (was drafted) ...
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How would you search for an obituary for someone with a common name?
My dearest friend died recently in March 2021, but he has a common 1st, middle, and last name. All three could be considered as basic first names.
I have made endless and extensive searches, and ...
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Military Records of Rudi Traute German Army Eastern Front WWII
I am looking for any information on Rudi Traute. He was killed on the Eastern Front 16 April 1945. I have attached a map showing were he was and what happened to him during WWII.
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Marshalls fought in the Spanish Civil War
I am trying to find out if I am related to Marshalls who fought in the Spanish Civil War. There were Marshalls killed in battle outside Madrid.
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Learning personal history of Asmus Nicolai Clausen?
I am researching the history of Asmus Nicolai Clausen, originally from Flensburg in Germany, born 2 June 1911. He was the commander of the U-182, which was sunk on 16 May 1943, when he died. His ...
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Finding Foreign Legion recruits from WW2?
I'd like to contact the Foreign Legion to find out about one of their recruits from WW2 - what is the best way to do it?
I've already sent an email but there hasn't been a reply in weeks. Would they ...
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