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== What Is in the Collection? ==
 
 
== What Is in the Collection? ==
 
These records include an index of mariners killed on US operated ships during World Ward II. This content was taken from the compiled site: [http://www.usmm.org/killed/a.html Merchant Mariners killed on U.S. operated ships during World War II ]. This index, along with additional information on merchant mariners at war, is available at [http://www.usmm.org American Merchant Marines at War]. The index covers the years 1940 to 1945.
These records include an index of mariners killed on US operated ships during World Ward II. This content was taken from the compiled site: [http://www.usmm.org/killed/a.html Merchant Mariners killed on U.S. operated ships during World War II ]. This index, along with additional information on merchant mariners at war, is available at [http://www.usmm.org American Merchant Marines at War]. The index covers the years 1940 to 1945.


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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
 
The following information may be found in these records:
== Collection Content  ==
 
Records may contain the following information:  
 
*Name  
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*Position  
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== How Do I Search the Collection?  ==
== How Do I Search the Collection?  ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 
*Name of the person
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*Approximate date of the event
 
*Your ancestor's name
*Other identifying information such as age and death date
 
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
 
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]].
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]].
* [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]]
* [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]]
* [[United States Record Finder]]
* [[United States Record Finder]]
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
 
== Related Websites  ==
 
*[http://www.usmm.org/killed/a.html Merchant Mariners killed on U.S. operated ships during World War II ]
*[http://www.usmm.org American Merchant Marines at War]
 
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
 
[[United States]]
 
== Citing This Collection ==
== Citing This Collection ==
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information.  
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information.  
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[[Category:World War, 1939-1945]]
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What Is in the Collection?[edit | edit source]

These records include an index of mariners killed on US operated ships during World Ward II. This content was taken from the compiled site: Merchant Mariners killed on U.S. operated ships during World War II . This index, along with additional information on merchant mariners at war, is available at American Merchant Marines at War. The index covers the years 1940 to 1945.

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Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Records may contain the following information:

  • Name
  • Ship name
  • Date of death
  • Position
  • Age

How Do I Search the Collection?[edit | edit source]

To begin your search it is helpful to know:

  • Your ancestor's name
  • Other identifying information such as age and death date

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the United States.

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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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