Service Records

USGenWeb Military Project

Volunteer-run site with transcriptions
What you’ll find: Service rosters, casualty lists, and unit histories, often organized by state and conflict.
Coverage: Primarily Civil War, Spanish-American War, WWI.

The American Battlefield Trust

Provides guidance and links to free military records
What you’ll find: Direct links to Civil War and Revolutionary War service and pension records.
Educational content: Great for learning how to interpret historical military records.

Access to Archival Databases (AAD)

Part of NARA – public domain data
What you’ll find: Electronic military records from WWII and later.
Includes:
WWII Army Enlistment Records
Korean and Vietnam Conflict Casualty Records
Civilian POWs
Searchable online, no login required.

Access to Archival Databases (AAD)

Part of NARA – public domain data
What you’ll find: Electronic military records from WWII and later.
Includes:
WWII Army Enlistment Records
Korean and Vietnam Conflict Casualty Records
Civilian POWs
Searchable online, no login required.

FamilySearch.org

Completely free with account
What you’ll find: Enlistment records, draft cards, pension files, casualty lists, and unit histories.
Search path: Go to “Search” > “Records” > Filter by “Military.”
🔎 Collections include U.S. Civil War, WWI/WWII, and Revolutionary War service data.

Find a Grave – Military Section

Free gravestone and memorial database
What you’ll find: Photos, burial details, and biographical notes for service members.
Bonus: Linked family members and service branches often listed.