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Free access opens the door to millions of military records on Fold3®, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. With Memorial Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to explore unique records you won’t find anywhere else. Try a search today and see what incredible details you can uncover in the history of your family’s military heroes.


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  1. Use search filters like keyword, service number, or location to refine your results
  2. When searching a name, try variations—initials, nicknames, or potential misspellings
  3. Save discoveries to your Gallery—they’ll stay with your account so you can pick up where you left off, whenever you’re ready

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US, WWII Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
US, WWII Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Unit Histories
Unit Histories
Revolutionary War Pensions
Revolutionary War Pensions
Missing Air Crew Reports
Missing Air Crew Reports
Civil War Records
Civil War Records
WWI Morning Reports
WWI Morning Reports
Marine Corps Muster Rolls
Marine Corps Muster Rolls
WWII War Diaries
WWII War Diaries

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