Is there a list of WWII veterans?
Is there a list of WWII veterans?
Last survivors
| Veteran | Birth | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Jale Bainisika | 1914/1915 | Fiji Commandos |
| Richard M. Barancik | 1924 (age 96–97) | US Army |
| Rex T. Barber | May 6, 1917 | US Army Air Forces |
| Clarence Beavers | June 12, 1921 | US Army |
How do I find out my grandad’s war records?
Other ways to find service records
- the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.
- the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour.
- the National Archives for service records from 1913 to 1920 or service records before 1913.
Is there any research on World War 2 veterans?
Our unique research process is essential to understanding the experiences of individual military veterans of WWII-since the vast majority of WWII Army/Air Corps personnel records were lost in the 1973 National Archives fire.
What kind of research is done on World War 2?
World War 2 casualty, veteran, and military unit records research by WW2 Researcher Bill Beigel. Offering full-service research and records analysis, guided DIY research, research training workshops for genealogists, group and civic memorial research.
What can you tell me about a WWII veteran?
Exactly where the veteran was stationed and locations he visited during WWII. Often the military records will show the duties a WWII veteran held during the war. This includes when and where the WWII veteran was promoted in rank.
Is there a way to research a veteran?
By researching the unit or ship to which a veteran was assigned, you can begin to piece together his or her unique wartime story, and better understand what the war means to your family. This free resource supports research initiatives of the Museum’s Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.
