November 11th is Veterans Day. This is the day we honor and remember those who served in the military. I’d like to share some of my post pertaining to veteran relatives and how to research them. Trying to find veterans from Hawaii? Try these three free databases for those who served in World War I…
Category: Military Research
The Vietnam War Wall of Faces Virtual Memorial
Was a loved one killed in the Vietnam War? If so, they may be listed on the online Vietnam War Memorial, The Wall of Faces. This website is the virtual home of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall and maintained by the Vietnam War Memorial Fund. What Information Will You Find? Each entry in this database…
The Historical Significance of My Dad’s Army Photos,1951-1952: Desegregation of the US Military
My dad served in the Korean Conflict in 1951-1952. He was stationed in Hokkaido, Japan for most of that time. As I was sifting through his photo album, I was hit with the historical significance of his photographs. They show the beginnings of the integration of the United States military–the end of segregated service. On…
52 Ancestors, Week 21: My Azorean Ancestor was a Soldier
Being a regular blogger makes it difficult to find topics that I haven’t already touched for weekly challenges. This week’s theme for the 52 Ancestors challenge is Military. So far, I haven’t found many ancestors who were in the military who I haven’t already expounded upon already. As I’ve recently found new information on Felicianno…
The Sinking of the Liscome Bay
I wrote this article a couple of years ago about my Uncle Charlie. On Memorial Day, I reflect upon the sacrifice he made. Charlie wasn’t even out of his teen years when he was killed. I am proud of Charlie and what he did for his country, but I can’t help feel sad for all…