October 15, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 104 Comments
In September 1940, as Nazi bombs rained down on London during the Blitz, America began the first-ever peacetime conscription and enacted the Selective Training and Service Act. The country was moving closer to war and the Sullivan family of Waterloo, … Continue reading
October 1, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 125 Comments
In November 1945, three American Army officers stationed in Germany pulled off a dramatic jewel heist when they stole the Hesse crown jewels that were concealed in a German castle occupied by US troops. When evidence of the crime came … Continue reading
September 20, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 28 Comments
Have you ever visited the Fold3 Honor Wall? The Honor Wall is comprised of thousands of Memorials created by our users to pay tribute to America’s veterans. Memorials can contain memories, diaries, stories, photos, and more! They are a wonderful … Continue reading
August 22, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 19 Comments
Hill Air Force Base in Utah can trace its history back to 1934 when the US Army experimented with the idea of using Air Corps pilots to deliver airmail. Military officials identified a site just south of the inactive Ogden … Continue reading
August 8, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 344 Comments
When the United States entered WWII in 1941, the United Kingdom was running short on prison space and asked the US for help in housing German POWs. The US agreed and when Liberty Ships transported US soldiers overseas, the relatively … Continue reading
July 23, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 87 Comments
During times of conflict, the military collects different types of records. One important resource for learning about the military history of your ancestor is the Unit History. Unit Histories usually contain a history of the regiment and may also include … Continue reading
June 5, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 59 Comments
During WWII, members of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) flew countless missions in aircraft adorned with art on the fuselage. Although not specifically sanctioned by military officials, the practice of painting and personalizing aircraft was widely popular and … Continue reading