Unlocking Veterans History: Expert Research Tips

Obtaining a Veteran's Records

The largest central repository for government records and those pertaining to military personnel is the National Archives. The main...

Information at a glance - Excel

Among other methods of organization I use for records is a spreadsheet. There are a number of spreadsheet programs available or an old...

Document it . . . or lose it.

There are two key components to effective research. They are organization of the paperwork or online information and the location of...

Researching a veteran's military service - oral history.

Searching for a relative’s military service can be a difficult endeavor if you don't know what you're looking for, and often even if you...