On Memorial Day, we reflect on those who went to war, but did not come home. They gave their lives to protect our freedoms. They families mourn their loses every day. We take this one day to reflect on what that sacrifice means. Today, I’d like to recall some of the people in my family…
Tag: military
Ellen Figg, Navy WAVES: Recovering One Woman’s History
It pays to randomly search the internet for your relatives. No, not to spy on them. For genealogical purposes, of course! I do this periodically and sometimes come up with a gem. I uncovered a lost part of my grandfather cousin, Ellen Figg’s, story. She was a Navy WAVE! Who Was Ellen Figg? She born…
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…
Three Free Databases for Hawaiian Researchers to Find Veteran Relatives
Veterans Day is right around the corner. Familysearch.org has three databases that those researching in Hawaii will find useful. World War Draft Registrations Be sure to click Draft Registration (next to birth) and enter Hawaii to limit your results. World War II Enlistments 1938-1946 You can define by birth, residence, or branch of the military…