World War II
Genealogy resources for World War II and the Holocaust including online registers and databases, tracing programs, casualty lists, histories, and information on how to research your World War II veteran ancestor.
Lest We Forget - A History of Pearl Harbor
A two-part history of Pearl Harbor, HI - from its ancient days to the Japanese attack which prompted America's entry into WWII. Includes some great historical photos. From Hawaii for Visitors Guide, John Fisher.
A two-part history of Pearl Harbor, HI - from its ancient days to the Japanese attack which prompted America's entry into WWII. Includes some great historical photos. From Hawaii for Visitors Guide, John Fisher.
Women in World War II
Women's roles in World War II - in the military, in support services, in factories back home, and in concentration camps, from About.com Women's History Guide, Jone Johnson Lewis.
Women's roles in World War II - in the military, in support services, in factories back home, and in concentration camps, from About.com Women's History Guide, Jone Johnson Lewis.
American Fighter Pilot Aces of WWII
Brief bios of high scoring American fighter pilots of World War Two, such as Robert S. Johnson, Gabby Gabreski, Pappy Boyington, Joe Foss, David McCampbell, Dick Bong, Tommy Blackburn, Edward 'Butch' O'Hare, Ira Kepford and George Preddy.
Brief bios of high scoring American fighter pilots of World War Two, such as Robert S. Johnson, Gabby Gabreski, Pappy Boyington, Joe Foss, David McCampbell, Dick Bong, Tommy Blackburn, Edward 'Butch' O'Hare, Ira Kepford and George Preddy.
The Chindits Special Force Burma 1944
Read the personal biography and story of a Black Watch soldier, plus view original photographs and documents on this Web site dedicated to the veterans of the Allied special force "Chindits" fighting behind the Japanese lines in Burma in 1944.
Read the personal biography and story of a Black Watch soldier, plus view original photographs and documents on this Web site dedicated to the veterans of the Allied special force "Chindits" fighting behind the Japanese lines in Burma in 1944.
Canadian Air Aces & Heroes
Browse biographies of famous Canadian aces and heroes from WWI, WWII and the Korean War.
Browse biographies of famous Canadian aces and heroes from WWI, WWII and the Korean War.
Canadian Debt of Honour Register
A register kept by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission which provides personal, service, and burial location details for the 1.7 million members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First or Second World Wars.
A register kept by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission which provides personal, service, and burial location details for the 1.7 million members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First or Second World Wars.
Canadian Navy Merchant War Dead Registry
An online, searchable database of Canadian sailors who died in the First or Second World Wars. You can search by name, vessel, or both.
An online, searchable database of Canadian sailors who died in the First or Second World Wars. You can search by name, vessel, or both.
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial
This site contains a registry of information about the graves and memorials of more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served valiantly and gave their lives for their country. The site also contains digital images of photographs and personal memorabilia about individual Canadians.
This site contains a registry of information about the graves and memorials of more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served valiantly and gave their lives for their country. The site also contains digital images of photographs and personal memorabilia about individual Canadians.
Civvy Street in World War II
True stories of civilian life in Bristol, England during the Second World War. Also includes links and image/sound galleries.
True stories of civilian life in Bristol, England during the Second World War. Also includes links and image/sound galleries.
Dad's War
A page dedicated to helping you find and tell your father's World War II story.
A page dedicated to helping you find and tell your father's World War II story.
German Armed Forces of WWI & WWII
A German military history research site covering the period 1919-1945, with a focus on battles and operational histories.
A German military history research site covering the period 1919-1945, with a focus on battles and operational histories.
Index to the "Civilian War Dead Roll Of Honour"
for Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire
The Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour was compiled by the Imperial War Graves Commission. It lists civilians killed, directly or indirectly, by enemy action in the United Kingdom during the 1939 to 1945 war.
for Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire
The Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour was compiled by the Imperial War Graves Commission. It lists civilians killed, directly or indirectly, by enemy action in the United Kingdom during the 1939 to 1945 war.
Japan - World War II and the Occupation, 1941-52
A brief overview from the Army Area Handbook, United States Dept. of the Army.
A brief overview from the Army Area Handbook, United States Dept. of the Army.
Les Archives De Guerre
A chronicle of the war and lives of the French during the Occupation. Also in English.
A chronicle of the war and lives of the French during the Occupation. Also in English.
Living Heirs
The Living Heirs Project helps heirs of Holocaust victims recover family assets unjustly confiscated by the Third Reich.
The Living Heirs Project helps heirs of Holocaust victims recover family assets unjustly confiscated by the Third Reich.
Red Cross - Holocaust & War Victims Tracing Center
Begun in 1939, this program from the American Red Cross accepts tracing requests concerning European civilians separated from their family due to the events of World War II and its aftermath, 1933-1957.
Begun in 1939, this program from the American Red Cross accepts tracing requests concerning European civilians separated from their family due to the events of World War II and its aftermath, 1933-1957.
Lineages.com - American Casualities at Pearl Harbor
A free searchable database from Lineages.com.
A free searchable database from Lineages.com.
Whispers of the Past
Collection of interviews with ordinary Americans involved in the war, whether in the front line on on the home front. The interviews were conducted by students in Mrs. Gibson's Advanced Placement United States History classes at Brookville High School in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Collection of interviews with ordinary Americans involved in the war, whether in the front line on on the home front. The interviews were conducted by students in Mrs. Gibson's Advanced Placement United States History classes at Brookville High School in Lynchburg, Virginia.
National Archives - Casualties from World War II
View digital copies of World War II casualties lists (dead and missing) for the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, organized by state. It is not possible to search for individual names in these documents. You will need to view individual pages and scan for the names.
View digital copies of World War II casualties lists (dead and missing) for the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, organized by state. It is not possible to search for individual names in these documents. You will need to view individual pages and scan for the names.
World War II in Europe - A Timeline
Complete WW II in Europe timeline with photos, text and over 100 links.
Complete WW II in Europe timeline with photos, text and over 100 links.
World War II Honor Roll Database - U.S.A.
The American Battle Monuments Commission maintains this very useful database of the 172,218 names of those buried in American military cemeteries overseas, those Missing in Action and those buried or lost at sea. It does not contain the names of the 233,181 Americans returned to the United States for burial.
The American Battle Monuments Commission maintains this very useful database of the 172,218 names of those buried in American military cemeteries overseas, those Missing in Action and those buried or lost at sea. It does not contain the names of the 233,181 Americans returned to the United States for burial.
World War II Medal of Honor Recipients (A-F) - U.S.
Names, rank, organization, birth place, service information and full-text citation.
Names, rank, organization, birth place, service information and full-text citation.
World War II Medal of Honor Recipients (G-L) - U.S.
Names, rank, organization, birth place, service information and full-text citation.
Names, rank, organization, birth place, service information and full-text citation.
World War II Medal of Honor Recipients (M-S) - U.S.
Names, rank, organization, birth place, service information and full-text citation.
Names, rank, organization, birth place, service information and full-text citation.
World War II Medal of Honor Recipients (T-Z) - U.S.
Names, rank, organization, birth place, service information and full-text citation.
Names, rank, organization, birth place, service information and full-text citation.
World War II Researcher's Page
List of resources for Primary Source Documents! Much of the information applies to other wars as well, such as WWI, Korea, and Vietnam.
List of resources for Primary Source Documents! Much of the information applies to other wars as well, such as WWI, Korea, and Vietnam.
WWII Genealogy Forum
A free forum for exchanging World War II links, surnames and other information with other genealogy researchers.
A free forum for exchanging World War II links, surnames and other information with other genealogy researchers.
WWII - The Homefront
A ThinkQuest award-winning site devoted to World WarII. Timelines, simulations, resources and more.
A ThinkQuest award-winning site devoted to World WarII. Timelines, simulations, resources and more.