How do I get military records for my grandfather?
How do I get military records for my grandfather?
You can request a copy of the Veteran’s military records in any of these ways:
- Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
- Write a letter to the NPRC.
- Visit the NPRC in person.
- Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
Where is the national archive?
Washington, D.C.
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., U.S. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States government charged with the preservation and documentation of government and historical records.
Are there any wills from WW1 in Ireland?
Soldiers’ Wills The National Archives of Ireland holds a collection of the wills of Irish soldiers who died while serving in the British Army. Most of these date from World War I but there is a small number from the late 19th Century and from the period of the South African War, 1899-1902.
Where can I find a will of a WW1 soldier?
The National Archives holds over 9,000 wills of enlisted and non-commissioned soldiers from the thirty-two counties of Ireland who fought in the British Army in the First World War. The entire collection of wills has been digitised and is available free of charge on our Genealogy Website.
Why did soldiers have to make wills in WW1?
Soldiers were encouraged to make wills because, in the event of their death, it simplified the settling of their affairs, but it was not obligatory. Each soldier was issued with a pocket service book (measuring 14cm x 9cm) called ‘The Small Book’.
Where can I find information about WW1 Centennial?
Home > World War I Centennial. As the largest repository of American World War I records, the National Archives invites you to browse the wealth of records and information documenting the U.S. experience in this conflict, including photographs, documents, audiovisual recordings, educational resources, articles, blog posts, lectures, and events.
