Best way to find WW2 records?

2021-01-19T13:50:28-05:00

What is the best way to find military records on my WW2 veteran grandfather and great uncle? Looking to make a shadow board for them. Thanks!

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jan 19 at 2021 3:32 PM

2021-01-19T15:32:12-05:00

This might help guide you: https://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2

World War II Records

For a comprehensive overview, see: Selected Finding Aids Related to NARA's World War II Holdings African Americans Records of Military Agencies Relating to African Americans from the Post-World War I Period to the Korean War , Reference Information Paper Casualty Lists and Missing Missing Air Crew Reports (MACRs) World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army and Army Air Forces Personnel State Summary of War Casualties from World War II for...

Response by COL David Turk made Jan 19 at 2021 8:52 PM

2021-01-19T20:52:15-05:00

Depends where their records were stored. My fathers and mothers WWII records were lost on the Philadelphia fire. In fact, they kept the documents I sent in to prove my request. Got a “thank you”.

Response by SR Kenneth Beck made Jan 20 at 2021 7:50 AM

2021-01-20T07:50:30-05:00

Try this.
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/service-record

Military Service Records

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Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2023 9:20 AM

2023-01-05T09:20:37-05:00

I can put you in contact with an independent researcher who does stuff at the national archives