Researching military records in November is a meaningful way to connect personal  family history with our ancestors who served our country. It’s a quiet, powerful act that says: Your service still matters, and we still remember you.

On November 4, we welcome Sara Cochran back to WMGS to guide us in researching our military ancestors who served during the 20th century. This presentation carries special significance, as many of us may be exploring the stories of relatives we personally knew.

In 1973, a fire destroyed millions of Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF). This is
one reason why researching 20th-century veterans is especially difficult. Sara’s  presentation on “No OMPF? No Problem!” will look at other ways to find the stories of the World War I, World War II, Korean War, and peacetime veterans in our families.