Anyone know how to research past military records? IE My Grandpa served in WWII and I want to learn more about his service, etc?

The majority of these records are sealed. Information available may include the dates of service, tour of duty, and any awards. All veterans should have what is called a civil service number.

This is used to identify the person serving. Do you have any type of paperwork? Honestly, the government can't tell you much, providing they tell you anything.

Try looking through old newspapers archived at the local library, you may be able to get some basic information from this. Also, a people search may be able to clue you into some of his past such as other places that he resided, ect. From this you may be able to link to former friends/associates.It's going to be tough to find a lot of info, but just keep searching.

Both of my parents were in the military, so I know how hard it can be to access the records. Keep in mind, a couple of years ago a lot of military records were lost and/or destroyed by accident. Some of my fathers included.

I wish you the best of luck!

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.