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Fold3 provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. The Fold3 name comes from a traditional flag folding ceremony in which the third fold is made in honor and remembrance of veterans who served in defense of their country and to maintain peace throughout the world. Original records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. On Fold3, you can combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served.

It's official: this man was born to love the spooky season! 🎃 Check out the WWII Draft Registration card for Halloween, ...
10/31/2025

It's official: this man was born to love the spooky season! 🎃 Check out the WWII Draft Registration card for Halloween, born on October 31st. Bet he never forgot his birthday. https://f3.social/6yb8

We've recently added newly digitized Korean War Era Draft Registration Cards from 10 states. Learn which ones on our Fol...
10/29/2025

We've recently added newly digitized Korean War Era Draft Registration Cards from 10 states. Learn which ones on our Fold3 blog:https://f3.social/6ybb

Virginia Hall was one of WWII's most daring spies. She slipped behind enemy lines for the OSS and SOE, organizing resist...
10/28/2025

Virginia Hall was one of WWII's most daring spies. She slipped behind enemy lines for the OSS and SOE, organizing resistance groups in occupied France. The Gestapo called her "the most dangerous of Allied spies." She's the only civilian woman in WWII to receive the US Army's Distinguished Service Cross. https://f3.social/6yb7

War of 1812 Genealogy Tip: A pension file's Summary of Proof details evidence (often affidavits from close associates) f...
10/26/2025

War of 1812 Genealogy Tip: A pension file's Summary of Proof details evidence (often affidavits from close associates) for military service, marriage, and children. Pay attention to the affiants! They might be hidden relatives, leading to a family tree breakthrough (that was the case in this file). Explore the War of 1812 Pension Files here: https://f3.social/6xyt

For over 80 years, Dutch citizens have ensured that the American heroes buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery are ...
10/25/2025

For over 80 years, Dutch citizens have ensured that the American heroes buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery are never forgotten.

The Forever Promise Project is honoring this extraordinary commitment by connecting the families of the fallen with the Dutch "grave adopters" who have shown such profound care.

They've already facilitated connections for over 300 families! Help us spread the word about this important project. Learn more here: https://www.foreverpromise.org/

Joy, relief, and freedom. During WWII, Japanese forces imprisoned military personnel and civilians in the Philippines. T...
10/23/2025

Joy, relief, and freedom. During WWII, Japanese forces imprisoned military personnel and civilians in the Philippines. This photo shows recently liberated prisoners in Manila. https://f3.social/6yb6

The USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, launched in Boston's harbor 228 years ago today. According to legend,...
10/21/2025

The USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, launched in Boston's harbor 228 years ago today. According to legend, the ship earned her nickname when a cannonball bounced off her wooden hull during the War of 1812, and a sailor exclaimed, "Her sides are made of iron!" The Constitution was never defeated in 42 battles! https://f3.social/6yb5

The northernmost fighting during the Civil War occurred in St. Albans, Vermont. Escaped Confederate POWs, led by Bennett...
10/19/2025

The northernmost fighting during the Civil War occurred in St. Albans, Vermont. Escaped Confederate POWs, led by Bennett Young (pictured here), raided the town and robbed three banks. The escapees hid out in Canada, and most were eventually recaptured. The majority of the money was never recovered: https://f3.social/6yb3

WAC veteran Jeanne Bolis served during World War II, and her travels brought her to France, where she met her French gra...
10/18/2025

WAC veteran Jeanne Bolis served during World War II, and her travels brought her to France, where she met her French grandmother for the very first time. This sweet photo captures their unforgettable moment. https://f3.social/6yb2

A long-lost World War II hero is finally coming home. The remains of Ell T. Simantz, killed in action in 1942, were rece...
10/17/2025

A long-lost World War II hero is finally coming home. The remains of Ell T. Simantz, killed in action in 1942, were recently identified by DPAA. Today, this 126th Infantry Regiment soldier will be reinterred in his Michigan hometown. Welcome home, T/5 Simantz: https://f3.social/6yb0

Do you have an ancestor's military uniform in your possession? We are often asked how to care for military uniforms, so ...
10/16/2025

Do you have an ancestor's military uniform in your possession? We are often asked how to care for military uniforms, so we consulted the experts at The National WWII Museum for their tips. Learn more on our blog: https://f3.social/6yb4

The Unit History for the 1457th Engineer Battalion shows American soldiers visiting a replica of the Ishtar Gate during ...
10/14/2025

The Unit History for the 1457th Engineer Battalion shows American soldiers visiting a replica of the Ishtar Gate during the War in Iraq. The original Ishtar Gate was rebuilt at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. The Ishtar Gate was part of the ancient city of Babylon and was built about 575 BC during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II. https://f3.social/6yb1

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