United States, Merchant Mariners Killed on US Operated Ships During WWII - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States

What Is in the Collection?
These records include an index of mariners killed on US operated ships during World Ward II. This content was taken from the compiled site: Merchant Mariners killed on U.S. operated ships during World War II. This index, along with additional information on merchant mariners at war, is available at American Merchant Marines at War. The index covers the years 1940 to 1945.

Collection Content
Records may contain the following information:


 * Name
 * Ship name
 * Date of death
 * Position
 * Age

How Do I Search the Collection?
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 * Your ancestor's name
 * Other identifying information such as age and death date

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the United States.
 * United States Guided Research
 * United States Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Related Websites

 * Merchant Mariners killed on U.S. operated ships during World War II
 * American Merchant Marines at War

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