This book is the story of Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Edward A. Carter, Jr., who was one of the African-American service members denied the Medal during World War II.
Loretta P. Walsh – first woman inducted into the US Navy.
Plattsburgh Barrracks dates back to 1814 and was developed out of the necessity to secure the village of Plattsburgh, New York. The War of 1812 and the Battle of Plattsburgh factored into the decision to construct a military installation that remained active from 1814 to 1995. First by the Army, and then by the Air Force.
3 February 1943, as the U.S.A.T. Dorchester made its way from Newfoundland to an American base in Greenland, encountered a torpedo from a German submarine.
George Mell and Jean Craig: A World War II Love Story It is always bittersweet to find old letters that have been discarded. While excited to be able to preserve these treasures, it is difficult to know that these prized possessions are no longer with family. Such is the case with a bundle of letters […]
We’re thrilled that all National Archives facilities are reopening this week. We will be submitting military & non-military record requests to NARA St. Louis this Friday, February 1, 2019.