When you research United States wars, you sometimes discover that a soldier, sailor or aviator was awarded medals, and often they are listed as an abbreviation. —*ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS of U.S. Military Awards—* 2 MEDALS OF HONOR – 2 MEDALS … Continue reading
Janice W. Brown
A Quick List of Abbreviations used during World War I in the United States of America A.A., A.A.A. – antiaircraft artillery A.B.M.C. – American Battle Monuments Commission A.C. – Army Corps A.E.F. – American Expeditionary Forces aero – aeronautical A.F.S. … Continue reading
Researching the WW1 military involvement of your ancestor in the United States has unique challenges. A 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) destroyed about 16-18 million official military personnel files (OMPF). The official National Archives web site … Continue reading