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Research a Veteran

Exploring the Basics of Military Research

Join Jennifer Holik as she uses storytelling and military records to help you begin your research and understand the deeper impacts of service. (In person/online)

All the records DID NOT burn. Have you ever wondered what Dad or Grandpa did in the war? What happened to your uncle who died? What was training and combat like? How did Grandpa get wounded? What happened to the family during and after the war? Answers can be found. In this session, you will learn:

• Where to begin your research at home.
• What questions to ask.
• The first part of the research strategy to learn any veteran's story from any 20th century war and military branch.
• What records you need to establish the foundation and where to locate them. 
• How to create a timeline of service.
• How to begin writing the story. 

Jennifer Holik will use storytelling along with the records to help you understand the deeper impacts of service. You might want a tissue for the story at the end of this session!

Registration is required. 

You may attend this program in person at the library, or may attend virtually/online.

To register, select either "Register to Attend Online" or "Register to Attend In Person." Online attendees MUST provide a valid e-mail address.

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