Military

Library and Archives Canada (free)
Library and Archives Canada holds medal registers, citation cards and records of various military awards. These records indicate the medal, honour or award to which an individual was entitled. This research tool provides the relevant archival references for those documents. There are no service files for the Canadian military in the 1800s, so these records often provide the only proof of service for 19th century conflicts.

Veterans' Service Records (NARA) (free)
Request military service records, replace medals, online documents & research, and browse WWII photos.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission (free)

The "Debt of Honour Register" is the Commission's database listing the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died during the two world wars and the 23,000 cemeteries, memorials and other locations worldwide where they are commemorated. The register can also be searched for details of the 67,000 Commonwealth civilians who died as a result of enemy action in the Second World War.

Fold3 ($)
Fold3 (formerly Footnote) helps you find and share historic documents. We are able to bring you many never-before-seen historic documents through our unique partnerships with The National Archives, the Library of Congress and other institutions.

Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System (free)
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System is a computerized database containing very basic facts about servicemen who served on both sides during the Civil War.

U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (free)
*reproduction fees may apply
The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) is the United States Army's preeminent museum and research complex. We are dedicated to educating and preserving the legacy of the men and women who have served their nation as soldiers.

Southern Campaign Revolutionary War Pension Statements & Rosters (free)
An alphabetic listing of transcripts of pension applications and rosters of Revolutionary War servicemen. Also has a search feature.