How to Find Information on My Deceased Grandfather Who Served in World War II for Free

A veterans cemetery

Searching for family members or deceased relatives can be done in a number of ways. The easiest is looking on the Internet, which has a number of websites readily available and free to use. World War II veterans and deceased family members can be found by name on government memorial websites as well as other veteran searches.

Things You'll Need

• Grandfather's name
• Computer

Instructions

How to Find Information on Your Deceased Grandfather Who Served in World War II for Free

1. Go to Wwiimemorial.com and click on the link under the section titled World War II Registry.

2. Click on "Search the Registry" under the main title. Enter the full name and click "Submit."

3. Search the list of names and click on the correct choice. It will list the branch of service, hometown, who they are honored by and their activity during the war.

Tips & Warnings

• If the name you are looking for is not listed you can go to Ww2.vet.org and search that database as well. Click on "Veterans Resource Center," and then "Search Our Database." Enter the name and click on "Find Some Old Friends."

References

• World War II Memorial
• World War II Veterans Website: Roll Call Veteran Search