Military Records - World War 1

Fall in! It's time to learn a bit about how to research your military ancestors. I'll be looking through a number of American Conflicts and talking about some of the specific resources available for that conflict and probably sprinkling in some more broadly applicable military research tips. This week we talk about World War 1.  Links in this episode: A Peace to End All Peace by David Fromkin Over There: The United States Army in the Great War 1917-1918 by Byron Farwell ORDER OF BATTLE OF THE UNITED STATES LAND FORCES IN THE WORLD WAR UNITED STATES ARMY IN THE WORLD WAR 1917-1919 THE U.S. ARMY IN THE WORLD WAR I ERA VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CLAIM FILES AND WORLD WAR I BURIAL FILES Request Military Service Records The American Legion Digital Archive Order of the First World War Resource Page US Army Center of Military History US Naval History and Heritage Command USMA Digital History Center - Atlases

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The Weekly Genealogy Toolkit is your dose of family history insights, tips and tools designed to empower your genealogical journey. Host Ed Adams will guide you through the rich tapestry of your family history. Every week, we will unravel new strategies, uncover hidden gems, and equip you with the tools needed to navigate the fascinating story of how you became you. Grab your notebook and a cup of coffee... there’s work to be done.