Military Research Guide CD

Your Orders for Research Success
Does tracing your ancestors' military service seem like an uphill battle? Not anymore! The tools on this CD will guide you to genealogical victories. Learn how to find and use records generated by major US wars, track your research progress and honor the military heroes in your family tree.

It's easy to access articles of interest using the menu of contents by subject and war—or search the entire CD by keyword. The enhanced PDFs are compatible with both Windows and Macintosh.

On This CD:
Records & Research Tips

• Military records overview
• War-by-war roundup of online military records
• Guide to tracing ancestors in 10 wars, from the French and Indian War to the Philippine Insurrection
• Research guides to the American Revolution, Civil War and WWI
• Top 10 Civil War websites
• Clues in Civil War muster cards and WWI draft cards
• Daughters of the American Revolution website tutorial

Research Worksheets

• Military records checklist
• Military biography from
• War service reference guide

Memorabilia, Stories & Living History

• Finding the stories behind your ancestor's military history
• Guide to historical re-enactments
• Everyday life during the Civil War
• Pointers for preserving old military uniforms
• Tips to identify military photos
• Veterans History Project
• Steps to order a military grave marker

It's easy to access articles of interest using the menu of contents by subject and war—or search the entire CD by keyword. The enhanced PDFs are compatible with both Windows and Macintosh.