Ancestry Free Military records short time only
At the front lines of our nation’s history, America’s patriots valiantly fought for life and liberty. They dedicated their lives to the cause of freedom, unshakable in their resolve to secure and sustain our unalienable rights. Through the centuries, millions of Americans would take up arms in defense of their country. Ancestry.com honors all of them with the release of the U.S. Military Collection - free between May 24th and June 6th (D-Day).
To honor the memories and celebrate the courage of all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Ancestry.com has released the largest online collection of U.S. military records available. Featuring more than 90 million names and spanning American history from the mid-1600s through Vietnam, this collection represents all of America’s major wars and conflicts.
Records include draft registration cards, prisoner of war records, muster rolls (unit rosters), burial registers, enlistment records and rare historical media such as newsreels shown during WWII. These records help Americans discover insightful details about ancestors that served in the U.S. Armed Forces.