Military records can help you learn about your family’s past. These records show who served in the military, when they served, and where. They often include enlistment dates, ranks, and service locations. Many also list age, birthplace, or even the names of family members.
Military service was a major event in many people’s lives. These records give you more than just facts. They tell a story. You might find out if someone earned a medal, was wounded, or received a pension. This helps you understand what your ancestor went through.
Military records can also help link family members. You may find brothers or cousins who served together. Some documents name parents or next of kin. These small details help you confirm relationships and add new branches to your family tree.
If you’re just getting started with research, military records are a great place to begin. If you already have a family tree, these records can help you double-check your work and add more information. They fill in important parts of your ancestor’s life story.
We offer free lookups in a wide range of military collections. These include soldiers from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War I. Some records go back more than 200 years.
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- 1890 Veterans’ Schedules: U.S. Selected States
- Civil War Confederate Pension Applications Index
- Connecticut Officers and Soldiers, 1700s-1800s Military Records
- Loyalists in the American Revolution
- Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
- Massachusetts Revolutionary War Soldiers & Sailors, 1775-1782
- Midwest Pioneers, 1600s-1800s
- Military Records: Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865
- New York in the Revolution and War of 1812 Military Records
- New York Revolutionary War Records, 1775-1840
- Ohio Soldiers in World War I Military Records
- Revolutionary War Pension Lists Military Records
- Roll of Honor: Civil War Union Soldiers Military Records
- U.S. Soldiers Military Records: 1784-1811
- Virginia in the Revolution and War of 1812 Military Records