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Episode 206 – Unlocking Your Family’s WWII History with Zach Morris This week on The What’s The Scuttlebutt Podcast, we welcome back historian and researcher Zach Morris for an in-depth discussion on how to navigate the National Archives when researching your family’s military history. Zach breaks down the best strategies for uncovering service records, the most important details to include when filling out paperwork, and common pitfalls to avoid. Plus, we take another deep dive into Dennis’ grandfather’s experiences during World War II, uncovering new details about his service. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about your family’s connection to WWII, this episode is packed with insights and useful tips!
How to request: PERSONNEL RECORDS
- https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
- Attached is a guide I made on how to request a man’s records from the National Archives Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO.
How to request: SHIP RECORDS
- Send an email to archives2reference@nara.gov
- In the email, explain what ship records you’re looking for and the exact dates.
- Example: “Hello, I’m looking for World War II Deck Logs for the ship USS LCI (L) 329 for the entire year of 1943 (January 1, 1943 – December 31, 1943).”
Also! Search the National Archives Online Catalogue for Navy Records Already Available:
https://catalog.archives.gov/search-within/4697018
Important sections when filling out request Overview. Area 1. Area 2.
