United States World War II Enlistment Records

United States U.S. Military  WWII  Enlistment Records

World War II Army Enlistment Records (1938-1946)
World War II Army Enlistment Records (National Archives)

This is the premier free source for researching Army enlistments in World War II. When you come to this page, select the top “Search” binoculars. This will take you to “Fielded Search.” Here type in the surname you are researching and select a state from the code list. This will give all persons with that surname in that state. Select your person and then select “View Record” icon at the right hand side of the file you have chosen.

Content of the Records

 * Army Serial Number
 * Name
 * Residence: State
 * Residence: County
 * Place of Enlistment
 * Date of Enlistment Day
 * Date of Enlistment Year
 * Grade
 * Branch
 * Term of Enlistment
 * Nativity
 * Year of Birth
 * Race and Citizenship
 * Education
 * Civilian Occupation
 * Marital Status
 * Component of the Army
 * Box Number
 * Film Reel Number