Explore your veteran's history today.
Do you have a relative who served in World War I or World War II, but you're not sure how to uncover their story? Are you interested in learning more about their military service and discovering the history behind it? Would you like to learn about the historical events of World War II and also gain insight into the impact of inherited trauma and ancestral patterns? Look no further than our comprehensive research webinars.
This seminar will help you answers questions like:
- Where did my father/grandfather/uncle/mother serve?
- What kind of combat did he experience?
- Who did he serve with?
- On what ships did he serve?
- How can I learn more if his service file burned?
- He or she never talked about the war - where can I learn more?
- What battles or campaigns did my veteran participate in?
- What happened when my veteran was taken as a POW? Wounded? Killed In Action? Died of Wounds?
- What kind of records will help me understand the trauma my veteran experienced?
- Where do I begin to write the story?
What's Included In This Program?
Seven Modules of content.
Multiple workbooks full of checklists, resources, and more!
Access to these programs is one year.
Would you like one more resource? Purchase a copy of my new paperback book, Research a Veteran Workbook & Journal. This new book contains my best worksheets, checklists, tips and questions, along with space to write the stories of up to five veterans. This book makes a great keepsake for families or a great way to encourage your children and grandchildren to start researching. In this 8.5x11 format, there is plenty of space to write and add photos.
Module 1 - Research a Veteran
Exploring the Basics of Military Research
All the records DID NOT burn. Answers can be found and stories written no matter what anyone tells you. There is a strategy to correctly research 20th century military service, regardless of branch.
Lesson 1: The Research Strategy
Lesson 2: Are You Sure You Know What You Think You Know?
Lesson 3: Locating Information at Home & Online
Lesson 4: Create the Timeline of Service
Lesson 5: Required Records - the OMPF and the IPDF
Lesson 6: Military Branch Must-Have Records
Lesson 7: Start Writing the Story
Module 2: Exploring the Greatest Generation
Adding Context to the Veteran's Story
Contextual records are everywhere, not just the National Archives! Once you have established what units your service member was in and where they served, it is time to explore unit-level records.
Lesson 1: Review of Research Strategy & Next Steps
Lesson 2: Army Records
Lesson 3: Army Air Force Records
Lesson 4: Navy Records
Lesson 5: Marine Corps Records
Lesson 6: Merchant Marine and Coast Guard Records
Lesson 7: Contact the Specialists
Lesson 8: Using Military Museums for Research
Module 3: World War II Sacrifice
Records & Resources for the Prisoners, Missing, & Dead
Discover the history of the American Graves Registration Service and the records they created for our honored war dead.
Lesson 1: Overview of Military Death Records
Lesson 2: The American Graves Registration Service
Lesson 3: The Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF)
Lesson 4: The World War I Burial File
Lesson 5: AAF 2nd Lt. Fred A. Davis
Lesson 6: Army Pvt Harvey Robitshek
Lesson 7: IDPFs that Tell A Story
Lesson 8: Additional Death Records
Lesson 9: Case Study - Researching the Service & Death of James Privoznik
Module 4: Navigating the Online Battlefield
Resources & Strategies for Online Military Research.
Many of the records you need, especially at an individual level, are not online. However, all is not lost! There are rich records and databases available to help put puzzle pieces together. In some cases, you might even hit the jackpot on digitized records to help tell your service member's story.
Lesson 1: Introduction & Online Research Myths
Lesson 2: Online Search Techniques
Lesson 3: Commonly Used Sites for Military Research
Lesson 4: Deep Dive into Fold3
Lesson 5: Deep Dive into NARA's Catalog
Lesson 6: Using NARA's Catalog to Locate Army Morning Reports
Lesson 7: Exploring Branch-Specific Sites
Lesson 8: Libraries, Newspapers and Online Books
Lesson 9: Social Media and Overseas Research Experts
Module 5: Your Doughboy's Story
Resources & Strategies for World War I Army Research.
Did you know you can reconstruct World War I Army service online right now? You may not learn all the details of your veteran but you will learn enough to tell a story and access unit records, even if the service file burned!
This is the only module to provide a full webinar. This 1 hour 40 minute program, which you can start and stop as needed, takes you on a deep dive into World War I Records Online. The webinar covers:
Online Records
- VA Index
- Muster Rolls
- Morning Reports
- USAT Manifests
- NARA WWI Burial Cards
- NARA WWI Burial Plat Maps
Offline Records
- WWI Burial Files
- Headstone Applications
- WWI Bonus Applications
Module 6: Exploring Family Patterns and Generational War Trauma
Module 7: Words that Heal
Tips, Resources, and Guides to Writing Veteran Stories.
Good veteran stories are more than the basic facts of service. They also include the challenging times of service, the aftermath, and details about life on the home front.
Lesson 1: Overview of Why We Write
Lesson 2: Get Organized
Lesson 3: Do’s and Don’ts of
Writing
Lesson 4: Writing Considerations
Lesson 5: Compassion Fatigue, Grief, Loss & Self-Care
Lesson 6: Writing Formulas
Lesson 7: Sharing the Stories
Lesson 8: Michael's Story
Bonus Program!
Breakdown! Unspoken Effects of Genealogical & Military Research
This bonus webinar takes you on a journey into the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual impacts of the work we do as family historians.
Connect with Your Ancestors’ Stories
Our courses are designed to teach you how to use genealogical records, the National Archives, a multitude of websites, and military records to answer questions about your veteran's service. You will learn how to conduct effective genealogical & military research and find crucial information that will help you understand your relative's wartime experiences.
Are you interested in learning about your family's military history but feel a deeper connection to your ancestors? Our courses offer a unique approach to military research by exploring the connection between inherited trauma and ancestral patterns. We believe that understanding these elements is key to fully comprehending your family's military history.
Our instructor is an expert in the field, with extensive knowledge and experience in researching military records and genealogy. She will guide you through the research process, answering any questions you may have and providing you with the tools and resources you need to uncover your family's military history. She will also provide insights into the psychological impact of wartime experiences on individuals and their families. By doing so, you will learn about the historical context of WWII and its impact on your family's story.
By enrolling in our courses, you will learn how to use genealogy and military records to piece together the story of your ancestors' wartime experiences. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the emotional toll that war can take on individuals and their families, and how these experiences can be passed down through generations.
Our courses are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their prior knowledge or experience.
By enrolling in Guardians of Memory, you will not only learn about your family's military history but also gain a deeper understanding of inherited trauma and ancestral patterns. This knowledge will empower you to explore your family's history in a more meaningful way and understand the impact of historical events on your family's story.
Don't wait any longer to uncover the stories of your veteran ancestors and explore the impact of inherited trauma and ancestral patterns on your family. Enroll today and begin your journey of discovery.
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This Program Is For You If...
- You are interested in learning how to research any veteran from WWI, WWII, Korea, or Vietnam.
- Thought All The Records Burned and nothing can be found.
- Would like to learn my 2-part strategy to research any veteran and not waste time and money.
- Are unsure what exists beyond the service file (OMPF) that can help you learn more about your veteran's experience.
- Would like to know what can be found online to move your research forward.
- Would like to write the stories.
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Jennifer Holik
I'm Jennifer, I help people identify and release ancestral beliefs, behaviors, patterns, and traumas that hold them back from creating their most abundant, amazing life.
Guided by my military ancestors, more than 25 years ago, I stepped on the family & military history research trail. That journey allowed me to connect more deeply with my ancestors, spirit guides, angels, and others beyond the veil. I created a genealogy business which quickly transformed into a military research, speaking, and writing business. Explore military research articles, videos, records, resources, and my books at the WWII Research & Writing Center.
Learn more about me.
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Seven Modules of content.
Extensive workbooks full of checklists, resources, and more!
Access to these programs is one year.
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