GJW Posted 10 October , 2020 Share Posted 10 October , 2020 Hi, Where might one go to find information on US soldiers who served in WW1? Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspector Posted 10 October , 2020 Share Posted 10 October , 2020 Hi Gerard, Ancestry, depending upon level of subscription. Regards Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJW Posted 10 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 10 October , 2020 Thanks Barry. Could you tell me where on ancestry? I have ordinary subscription but know someone who has high level so could ask if i know where to send him - if you get my logic? Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspector Posted 10 October , 2020 Share Posted 10 October , 2020 Hi Gerard, "Search all records", Collection Focus, "USA" and it will bring up the censuses and WW1 Draft Registration Cards. Regards Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJW Posted 10 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 10 October , 2020 Cheers Barry. I have their Draft Reg Cards but it does not state if they served overseas........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania Posted 10 October , 2020 Share Posted 10 October , 2020 It'll be quite difficult. There was a fire in the archives in St Louis which destroyed the records of WW1 servicemen (the fire was in 1971 or 1974, not sure when). Some States have a summary of WW1 service and there are some books which give county or statewide service. You might be fortunate and find your man that way. Good luck. Aled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museumtom Posted 11 October , 2020 Share Posted 11 October , 2020 Not everyone who had a draft card served in the army as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaureenE Posted 12 October , 2020 Share Posted 12 October , 2020 This link has some information about US service records. http://www.greatwar.co.uk/research/military-records/ww1-service-records.htm#usservicerecords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_history_buff Posted 12 October , 2020 Share Posted 12 October , 2020 Given that most US Army service records went up in smoke in 1973, one of the more useful sources to determine if/when a doughboy went to Europe is the Ancestry dataset titled 'U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939' In addition, it includes details on those whose remains were repatriated postwar to the US. If you are lucky, your man has a summary of his service record recorded on a roll of honour for a given state. The New York records provide some good information in this regard. Given that battle clasps were given with the Victory Medal, clasp entitlement is recorded in some cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 12 October , 2020 Share Posted 12 October , 2020 (edited) Not sure what's availlable online but might be useful. National Archives (US) The main site is huge. Click Advanced Search Mike Edited 12 October , 2020 by Skipman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJW Posted 12 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2020 Thanks everyone. A friend told me to check the 1930 US cenus as it asks if you served overseas with the armed forces. It seems the 2 brothers I am researching did not. Two other brothers did from Ireland with one KIA (story back-fill) Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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