Many of our WW2 Veterans told few stories on what they saw, where they served, or what they did during their time in WW2.   Putting together the pieces of their story can be like finding a needle in the haystack or trying to get the pieces of the puzzle to fit.   Below are some free and paid services to help you find out about your WW2 Hero.

The following can be obtained from the National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri or you can visit by appointment only.

National Personnel Records Center

(Military Personnel Records)

1 Archives Drive

St. Louis, MO 63138

314-801-0800

On the Web 

Discharge Papers (DD Form 214)--list dates of service, awards, ranks, military job, final unit.

Official Military Personnel File--include service, training, decorations, assignments, duties, casualties, separation/retirement, final pay.

Morning Reports--provide a daily report and location on the Unit, coordinates of location,  members, promotions, transfers, sick, hospitalized, wounded, killed in action, and various pieces of information.   All are on microfilm.

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Research Services for Hire

Footsteps Researchers

National World War 2 Museum New Orleans

Research Guide from WW2 Museum