Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, World War II Casualty Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This collection contains cards created by the Army for local newspapers before soldiers went to war. They include vital information about servicemen and some may include a photograph. Index courtesy of Findmypast.

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 * Rank
 * Parents or nearest relative
 * Residence (Street Address, City, State)
 * Newspapers

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Guided Research
 * Pennsylvania Record Finder
 * Pennsylvania Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Pennsylvania Research, 1880-Present
 * Pennsylvania Military Records
 * United States World War II Draft Records

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Pennsylvania, World War II photo collection and casualty cards, 1943-1945.
 * Pennsylvania, World War II draft registration cards, 1940-1947
 * Pennsylvania Selective Service System registration cards World War II : fourth registration
 * World War II honor list of dead and missing, state of Pennsylvania.
 * Jonathan Gawne. Finding your father's war : a practical guide to researching and understanding service in the World War II US Army. Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania : Casemate, c2006 FHL 973 M27g

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
 * United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Fourth Registration)
 * United States World War II Prisoners of War of the Japanese, 1941-1945
 * United States, World War II Prisoners of War, 1941-1945

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