The guns fell silent on November 11, 1918. But for millions of American “Doughboys” — the nickname given to U.S. infantrymen in World War I — the story didn’t end there. They returned home changed...
Category - World War I
How to Trace Your Ancestor’s World War I History
WWI was a century ago. Now, more people are starting to become interested in tracing the military histories of their WWI ancestors. Records are located in a variety of places. Here is how to find...
The Fighting American Doughboys
The term ‘doughboy’ is one which remained a popular nickname for US servicemen for almost 100 years and which almost certainly had its origins in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848.
Using Honor Rolls to Trace Your WWI Ancestors
If you are researching your WWI ancestors, don’t forget to check for honor rolls where they may be mentioned. Honor rolls were used for calling attention to both men and women at home and on the...
The Science of Aerial Photography in World War I
Aerial photography was no doubt a groundbreaking advance for military commanders. Follow along as we talk about the science of aerial photography in World War I.
WWI Draft Cards: Where to Find Them and What They Can Tell You About Your Ancestors
Have you used the WWI draft card collection yet to search your family tree? You should. Here are the valuable pieces of information you'll find in them.