December 1, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft | 0 comments
Throughout 2020 we have reflected on the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a look back at the moment that brought the United States into WWII – the … Continue reading
November 19, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft | 17 Comments
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team is a WWII U.S. Army regiment composed almost entirely of second-generation Japanese Americans, known as Nisei, who answered the call to serve. They fought in Italy and France and were described by more than one … Continue reading
November 11, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft | 54 Comments
Throughout American History, Native Americans have distinguished themselves with bravery and courage in military service to their country, often without enjoying the same rights and privileges afforded other soldiers. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’d like to highlight … Continue reading
November 2, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft | 29 Comments
During the Great War, the Reverend David Railton witnessed first-hand the brutality of combat. As a British Military Chaplain along the Western Front, he officiated at the burials of countless unidentified soldiers. It was a chance encounter passing a soldier’s … Continue reading
October 26, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft | 29 Comments
We’ve added a new collection of WWII records from Germany. The Germany, Military Killed in Action 1939-1948 collection contains index cards for about 2 million German soldiers killed during WWII. Researching German WWII soldiers can be tricky because many service … Continue reading
October 14, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft | 26 Comments
You may have noticed some changes to our site recently. Our engineers have been working hard behind the scenes to update our Fold3 browse experience. We know that change can be a little uncomfortable at first, but we think you’ll … Continue reading
October 1, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft | 50 Comments
The First Battle of Ypres was a bloody WWI Battle fought October 19 – November 22, 1914, around the city of Ypres in West Flanders, Belgium. It was the climactic fight of the “Race to the Sea,” an attempt by … Continue reading