Fold3
A genealogy archive focused on military service records and war history.
Fold3 is a searchable genealogy archive centered on military records, with more than 640 million records across major conflicts and selected non-military collections. Users can search by name, browse publication sets, and explore records by country, state, war, or topic.
Why it stands out
- Military genealogy is the central focus, rather than a small section inside a broader genealogy site.
- Large stated collection size, with more than 640 million records.
- Conflict-specific browsing covers many U.S. wars plus records from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
- Includes thematic collections such as Black History, Native American, and non-military records, expanding beyond standard service files.
Good to know
- JavaScript is required for the site to work properly.
- Full access appears tied to a Fold3 membership or trial; the free membership may not unlock everything.
- Coverage is strongest where Fold3 has listed publications, especially U.S. military conflicts, so it is not a complete global military archive.
Under the radar: If a name search does not find the right person, try the “List All Records” or “Search by State” paths first, then narrow by conflict or publication set.
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Family historians tracing veterans can search military service records across specific wars and countries. Look up a relative connected to the U.S. Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, or other conflicts. Browse record publications when a name search is too broad or uncertain. Research Black history, Native American records, or other themed historical collections alongside military material.
Name-based record search, browseable record publications, country and conflict filters, Search by State, record lists, membership options, free trial, help and getting-started resources, and a related Fold3 history blog.
Alternative listings
Guides to U.S. military records by branch, war, and topic.
Genealogy & family-history researchThis National Archives hub helps researchers find U.S. federal military records across different eras, services, and subject areas. It points users to the correct record groups and facilities, including older service records in Washington, later personnel records at the NPRC in St. Louis, and many unit records in College Park.
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