Questions tagged [world-war-2]
For questions about relatives involved in World War II (WWII or WW2), or family history events associated with this wartime period. WWII, also known as the Second World War, lasted from 1939 to 1945.
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Female WW2 U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls
in my Great Grandmother's United States Marine Corps muster roll record the following information appears to be provided:
055 1-17 & 19...30, D, FPOSF;
18, only, sk qtrs.
How do I interpret this?
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Royal Navy WW2 service records
I have my fathers records of Naval service from the MOD. It makes reference to shore based establishments which accord with photos and information from my father before he’d passed away. Other ...
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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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Letter to my father from German in field hospital in Schwedzinger near Rhein 1945
At the end of the ww2 my father an American Medic was shot and captured and taken to the field hospital in Schwedzinger near Rhein Germany. He had been on patrol with 270 men and they were all killed ...
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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 to find out about german prisoners of war after they returned to Germany
I am trying to find out more about a group of German prisoners of war who worked on my grandparents farm in the north of England in the late 1940s. I have letters which they sent from Germany in the ...
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Records from Murska Sobata - Hungary, Yugoslavia & now Slovenia
I was surprised to find Trautman's were listed as Jews and killed in Auschwitz on JewishGen.com. How do I find records from a Synagogue that was shut down by the Nazi's. The Synagogue I need the ...
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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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Finding details when German killed in action during World War 2 [duplicate]
Thaddeous Zak(Zack)
10. Komp fliger Aushbiloting(?) Regiment 72
Feld post Number 47671
10 Komp Jager Regiment 22 (Luftwaffe)
'' OPERATION WALDTEUFEL''. From the 6th to 23rd March 1945, the 11th ...
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Finding WW2 records of a Luftwaffe pilot named Adolf Schwartz [duplicate]
I’m trying to find records on my grandfather, his name was Adolf Schwartz and he was a Luftwaffe pilot in world war 2. I only have a picture of him.
Does anyone know where I could find his records?
He ...
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Information and photos of WW2 RAF aircraft and crew?
I'm currently researching my uncle's WW2 RAF service and I'm looking for any additional information regarding his Wellington bomber being shot down.
The incident happened on June 9 1941. His plane was ...
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Where are US WW2 "War Bride" Marriage Records Located?
My grandparents were married in Regensburg, Germany. My grandfather was a part of the 250th Station Hospital and he married a German woman who was admitted to the US under PL 271 AKA "The War ...
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Finding alternatives to World War 2 U.S. Army records burnt in1973
My grandfather JOHN ARAQUE enlisted in San Francisco (California) in Dec 1942.
All i can find is his rank at enlistment (Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Private) but nothing about what he ...
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Reading US Marine Muster roll
number 438 Donald R. Petit, joined the US Marines on the 14th December, 1942. He was my father. He was a journalist and founder of the "boot" marine newspaper/magazine.
What does the rest of the ...
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Learning about father's WWII US Army military experience [duplicate]
I know he started as a bugler, he was in transportation and served in Italy and maybe ended the war in Germany. He was discharged as a second lieutenant. He also spent at least 20 years in the Army ...
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Finding World War 2 English sailor’s number and ship name
My dad Stanley G Henry was on a ship in World War 2.
From what I remember he was a cook on there. He was born 25 Nov 1915 and lied about his age so he could go fight.
How can I find his number or ...
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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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How would a woman born 1935 in Poland end up in Germany in 1953?
Looking into the family history of a friend of a friend, I have brief details of two events for her mother, both of them from a birth certificate.
The mother (surname Stickel) was born in Warka (...
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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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What was the process for joining the military in Canada for WW2 and what are the different associated records?
If someone in Canada wanted to join in on World War 2 what was the process, requirements, and associated records for each step?
For example, did they have to do informal training first or do an oath ...
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Locating heirs of killed german soldier [duplicate]
I have a friend that has the German Lugar, Helmet, and Bayonet from a German soldier that this American soldier had killed during WWII and would like to locate heirs to return these items to them. We ...
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Where to find World War 2 records for Canada?
I was told a family story and I would like to see if there are any records to verify the story.
I was told that my grandfather began the military training for WW2 but just as he finished the military ...
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Tracing German WW2 soldier's name with number 7001519
My great grandfather from South Africa took a knife and fork set from a German soldier during World War II in Italy. On the back of the knife with the swastika symbol there is a number ...7001519 ...
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Searching for Austrian WW2 Prisoner of War who was held in Worcestershire, England?
I am looking for information on a World War 2 prisoner of war from Austria name Peter Schmidt who was brought to my farm in England every day to work.
I believe he went back to Austria and had a ...
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Finding war record of Karl Weber who was German WW2 POW based in England? [duplicate]
I'm looking for information on a German POW based taken to a camp in England during WW2. His name was Karl Weber I believe at some point he was based in Nuneaton. He could speak English and was the '...
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Possibility of tracing my great grandfather's wife's homeland
I have heard stories about my great grandfather's father who was a merchant and traded between India and the Islands nearby Indonesia. Once during some incident probably the World War all the travel ...
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Identification of an old postcard
A question quite very similar to this one. I have an old postcard, probably around WW2 era, probably sent from Germany. Unfortunately this postcard is empty when it comes to handwriting or otherwise ...
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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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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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WWII Draft Records for Washington State
My father was drafted into WWII in 1943-44. I have searched online resources extensively for his Draft Registration Card, coming up with nothing. (This surprises me as I have easily been able to find ...
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Family History Grandfather who served in 7th Panzer Division War Records [duplicate]
I am trying to locate my grandfather’s war records I have his service number his division & discharge papers. He was a POW in Algiers 1944. But I want more information about where he was posted ...
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Finding military records for Romanian pilots stationed in Jüterbog during WWII? [duplicate]
I'm trying to find military records about my uncle, Chis CONSTANTIN.
As far as we know he was a Romanian pilot within Luftwaffe, who graduated from flight school in Medias, Romania, and from 1942 was ...
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Decoding trophy cards of german soldiers (WWII)
Could anyone help with decoding the handwriting on two german photo cards from WWII?
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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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Identifying German soldier in WWII from single photo? [duplicate]
I found out that my grandfather was actually a German soldier in WWII who was in Austria in the year of 1945 but I only have a photograph and no other information.
Is there any way I can search for ...
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Listing Protocol when there is birth name and other "also known as"?
I have been researching many (Australian) military/archival records and found a relatively small number of people who signed up for WWI and WWII did so in a name different to their birth name. For ...
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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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Finding US marine ancestor without knowing birthdate?
I am trying to track down my US grandad / his family but keep hitting brick walls without his date of birth. I am English but my mum was born in Germany in 1949 to a German National mum and a US ...
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Seeking records of German relative in French Camp de Gur during World War II?
I was wondering whether anyone knew if there were records of prisoners interred at Camp de Gur in France during World War II.
I know my great-grandfather was interred in France after fighting in the ...
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Seeking photos from HMS Glendower & Royal Arthur?
My grandfather served in HMS Royal Arthur from 1939-1940 as an instructor, before he moved to HMS Glendower. He was a Petty Officer Gunner. Kelleher was his name, and he was an irishman by birth.
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Finding specific records of US WW2 veterans?
My grandfather enlisted in the US Army in 1942.
How can I find more details about his service?
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Contacting family of Unteroffizier Wilhelm Braatz shot down in Battle of Britain?
Passed down to me is a service cap of a pilot of the Luftwaffe from WW2. During the battle of Britain in September 1940 an aircraft flew over east Sussex smoke pouring out behind. The service cap was ...
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Allied POW camps WWII
My aunt who was born in 1925 said she was a POW towards the end of WWII. She said she was a German Army member, not a Nazi. She said the allieds were French.
How do I find out about these camps?
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Record of 2/10 Baluch Regiment soldier in the British archives?
My grandfather served in 2/10 Baluch Regiment, under British Army during the 2nd World War.
What was the fate of those who were loyal to the British?
Any record details with British Army HQ?
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Seeking WW2 death record in Russia for Paul Krahn who was born 1917 at Lauenburg (Germany)?
I had two uncles who both fell in WW2, one in Italy, who has a grave, but the other in Russia.
I only have his name (Paul Krahn), date and place of birth (2 Feb 1917 at Lauenburg, Germany) and that ...
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Obtaining WW2 records from the Dienststelle? [duplicate]
My grandfather worked for the German Post office May 1940 to end of war. I have a copy of a letter that my grandfather received in August 1944 while he was living there asking/ordering him to relocate ...
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Finding my father's Royal Navy record for WWII? [duplicate]
I have tried many times to find a record of my father who was in the navy during WWII without success. He told me that he served in minesweepers and then on motor gun boats and ended up serving in ...
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Looking for grave of German soldier who died in World War II
I'm looking to get the information about a German Soldier Grave and the name of the Cemetery.
The soldier's name was Michael Feichtenfchlader.
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Seeking WW2 service record of Helmut Pelz? [duplicate]
I am looking to find my grandfather's service record in the German navy during the Second World War.
He was also a prisoner of war and I have the paper work for this.
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Looking for family of Heinrich Märte from Sipplingen, Germany?
I am looking for information on Heinrich Märte (my grandfather) and his family. He was born on July 1, 1912 in Sipplingen and died On April 19, 1944 when the military plane crashed in Geierswalde ...
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