How do I find out about WW2 veterans?
To find out if they have any information on your veteran, call them at 800-827-1000. If the Department of Veteran Affairs does not have any information you can try contacting the Veteran Affairs Insurance Center at 800-669-8477.
Are names listed on the WWII Memorial?
Unlike the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, there are no names listed at the WWII Memorial.
What is the WW2 Memorial Registry?
WWII Memorial Registry. The World War II Memorial Registry of Remembrances is an electronic database where the names of individuals who served our country, both in the military and on the home front, during World War II can be entered. Examples of serving on the home front are people working in defense plants, shipyards, etc.
What was the US Navy armed guard in WW2?
U.S. Navy Armed Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II – A Little-Known Story. The U.S. Navy Armed Guard was a service branch of the United States Navy that was responsible for defending U.S. and Allied merchant ships from attack by enemy aircraft, submarines and surface ships during World War II.
What happened to the armed guard after WW2?
Disbanded following the end of the war, the Armed Guard is today little known or remembered by the general public, or even within the Navy. But without the courage and sacrifice of the men of the Armed Guard, victory in World War II would have been much more difficult and taken much longer.
Where can I find information about someone who served in WWII?
The World War II Memorial honors all who served, while the World War II Memorial Registry of Remembrances honors the individual. The database can be accessed using kiosks located a the memorial in Washington DC or by anybody with a computer. Once at the home page you can search to see if someone you know is enrolled.
