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From 1917–1918, millions of brave men and women left their homes to fight for their country in the Great War. It’s likely that someone in your family tree was among them. Do you know their story? Draft and service records from World War I can be a rich source of information about your ancestors, including physical descriptions, vital information, and details about their involvement in the war. Discover the part your ancestor played in the war to end all wars, preserve their legacy, find out how it lives on in you. Download and print posters to invite others to learn more.
WWI Records and Genealogy
The following articles offer tips to help you along the way as you research your World War I military ancestors.
There are plenty of records available to help you learn about your ancestors who fought in World War I, including draft and service records, local newspapers, burial registers, and more. If you know where your ancestor was from or what unit they served in, you can look for them in United States World War I State and Local Histories or United States World War I Unit Histories. Dive into FamilySearch’s collections to see what you can discover. Or, help others find their ancestors by helping to index WWI records.
Find more information about United States World War I military records here.
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