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Do you have an ancestor who served in WWI? We have a collection of WWI panoramic unit photos. They are organized by unit and are remarkably crisp and clear. Just zoom in to find your ancestor! Check out the collection here: f3.social/6xyc?
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83 years ago today, this crew from the 334th Bomb Squad was on a bombing mission over Germany when they were shot down by enemy fire. There were 13 people aboard the aircraft, and 11 died. Two were taken as POWs. See the MACR detailing the incident here: f3.social/6ye1
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The 69th NY Infantry Regiment was a legendary unit composed primarily of young Irish immigrants. They fought in many major campaigns and had the highest casualty rate of any NY regiment. In this Civil War photo, they attended a Saturday morning mass: f3.social/6ye0
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Most Revolutionary War veterans lost their paperwork and needed affidavits to prove their service for a pension. John Beal wasn't "most veterans." His file contains his original discharge papers—signed by George Washington.
What treasures will you find about your ancestors? Search our pension files today! f3.social/6y0i
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If you’ve been to Sainte-Mère-Église, you've seen the paratrooper on the church steeple. It honors John Steele (82nd Airborne). On D-Day, his parachute got caught. He survived by pretending to be dead for 2 hours before escaping captivity!
See his memorial: f3.social/6ydz
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Before D-Day, the Allies held a secret rehearsal called Exercise Tiger. It ended in a tragic disaster, claiming more lives than the actual landing at Utah Beach.
Read the forgotten story of this deadly rehearsal: f3.social/6ydw
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June 4, 1944: Lt. Albert Leroy David did the unthinkable.
He jumped onto a moving German U-boat in the middle of the Atlantic, not knowing if it was rigged to explode or sink.
The result? The first U.S. Navy capture of an enemy ship at sea in 129 years. f3.social/6ydy
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This photo shows a Union regiment commissary. Keeping an army fed was a massive undertaking, and the commissary department was responsible for procuring and distributing rations. Here, you can see dressed beef ready for processing for the troops. f3.social/6ydx
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By March 1942, enemy U-boats had become a major threat off the U.S. coasts. On March 10th, a U-boat sank an American tanker, the "Gulftrade," just three miles off the coast of New Jersey. This photo captured the ship before she sank beneath the waves, killing 18: f3.social/6y1y,
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REV WAR PENSION TIPS: If you can't find a pension record, 1- Check alternative spellings. 2- Try a different state. Even if he lived in Virginia, he may have served from Pennsylvania. 3- Remember, it wasn't until 1832 that ALL veterans received a pension. If your ancestor passed away before this, there may not be a pension. Explore our new full-text search pension records here: f3.social/6y0i
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After significant pressure from abolitionists and Black leaders, President Abraham Lincoln officially authorized the establishment of the U.S. Colored Troops in May 1863. See their regiment records here: f3.social/6y1a
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In May 1945, just days before VE Day, a 326th Bomb Squad crew crashed behind Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey). Only one survived: radio controller Leonard Nitti (pictured here). Years later, Nitti returned to Highclere, where a memorial now honors his crew: f3.social/6ydv
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Last chance! Honor the patriots in your family by discovering their military past. Enjoy 40% off a Fold3 membership. Offer ends tomorrow: f3.social/6ydu
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Most people think of the Civil War as a battle between the North and the South. But did you know that more than 100 soldiers from the Kingdom of Hawaii served, despite King Kamehameha IV declaring neutrality? Learn more on our blog: f3.social/6yds
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We've just added 2 million new Korean War Era Draft Registration Cards to Fold3! These cards come from Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and South Carolina. Explore the new draft cards here: f3.social/6y9g
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Honor the patriots in your family by discovering their military past. Enjoy 40% off a Fold3 membership this Memorial Day weekend! f3.social/6ydu
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WWI ace Maj. Raoul Lufbery was lost 108 years ago this month. Serving both France & the US, he logged 17 victories and became a legend of the Lafayette Escadrille. He died in combat in May 1918, jumping from his burning plane: f3.social/6ydq
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Honor the patriots in your family by discovering their military past. Enjoy 40% off a Fold3 membership this Memorial Day weekend! f3.social/6ydu
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Amazing news! We've just added 5 more states to our collection of Korean War Era Draft Registration Cards. Learn which states on our blog: f3.social/6ydt
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