September 1, 2023 by Jenny Ashcraft | 28 Comments
On August 29, 1945, the USS Benevolence sailed into Tokyo Bay. She was the first American hospital ship to arrive in Japan to evacuate American, Allied, and civilian POWs from two internment camps following the end of WWII. After spending … Continue reading
August 10, 2023 by Jenny Ashcraft | 66 Comments
During the Civil War, more than 400,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were held at prisoner-of-war camps, with a tragic death toll of 56,000. Among these captives was a Confederate soldier with a remarkable tale of escape from Point Lookout POW … Continue reading
August 2, 2023 by Jenny Ashcraft | 81 Comments
The Second Battle of Weldon Railroad, also known as the Battle of Globe Tavern, was fought near Petersburg, Virginia, on August 18-21, 1864, as part of the larger Petersburg Campaign. The Weldon Railroad was a Confederate supply line that ran … Continue reading
July 25, 2023 by Jenny Ashcraft | 8 Comments
Do you have ancestors that served in the British military? We are pleased to announce that we’ve added nearly half a million new military records from the United Kingdom. Here are some of our new collections: UK, WWI, 5th London … Continue reading
July 18, 2023 by Jenny Ashcraft | 34 Comments
Military records are a rich resource for genealogical and historical research. These records provide a treasure trove of information and shed light on the details of service personnel and their family members. Many US military records were lost in a … Continue reading
July 10, 2023 by Jenny Ashcraft | 88 Comments
J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American physicist known for his groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics and theoretical physics. Oppenheimer was tasked with organizing the Manhattan Project, a top-secret program to develop nuclear energy for military purposes during WWII. The project … Continue reading
June 28, 2023 by Jenny Ashcraft | 15 Comments
If you have ancestors who have served at a military base in Washington State, you’ll love our new collection of US, Washington State Military Records, 1855-1950. This collection contains more than 140 thousand records for servicemembers in Washington State. These … Continue reading