Posted on Sep 6, 2018

How can I find military information about my grandfather, who served during WW2?

SrA John Monette

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my grandfather served during WW2. I never got to know him as well as I would have liked. can anyone point me in any direction to start?

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National Archives....
http://www.archives.gov
Pulled my grandfather's service record from World War II, was able to put a flag case together, can be a little tedious but worth it

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SrA John Monette

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thank you Major. I'm willing to do whatever it takes.

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Lt Col (Join to see) Thank you for the website Major.

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CSM Charles Hayden

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SrA John Monette Work at Googling his name. Dig into Social Security records for date of death and Social Security number. Ancestry.Com — TRY Trial memberships - they will want you to hook up for your life.

https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/military-personnel

Time and effort will be required, I really enjoyed my family history efforts

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SrA John Monette

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thank you Sergeant Major. I will try ancestry (free trial)

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