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How do I find out where my grandfather fought in ww2?

How do I find out where my grandfather fought in ww2?

Information on the campaigns and history of a military unit would be provided in the records of each unit. The service branch that your grandfather served in during WWII will determine where you may locate the specific unit records. We suggest that you request a copy of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).

How do I find my Army records?

You can request your military records in any of these ways:

  1. Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
  2. Write a letter to the NPRC.
  3. Visit the NPRC in person.
  4. Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
  5. Hire an independent researcher.

Where can I find Australian World War 2 records?

The National Archives holds the service records of Australians who served with the Army in World War II. We are currently digitising World War II service records and they will be progressively made available online. Some records may be temporarily unavailable to the public while they are being digitised.

Where can I find Australian Army service records?

The service records relate primarily to members of the First Australian Imperial Force. They include records of members of the: The National Archives has digitised Navy service cards for 1911-1970 and Army service records for the First World War. These can be viewed online on RecordSearch.

How many people served in the Australian Army during World War 2?

Our collection has over 1 million records documenting the service of Australian men and women during World War II. These include service records for the Army, the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Australian Navy .

Where can I find First World War service records?

First World War service records are held by NAA. The service records relate primarily to members of the First Australian Imperial Force. They include records of members of the: The National Archives has digitised Navy service cards for 1911-1970 and Army service records for the First World War. These can be viewed online on RecordSearch .