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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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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
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*Approximate date of the event | |||
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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 in your research for 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]]. | ||
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== 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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== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
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[[Category:World War, 1939-1945]] | [[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.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name
- Ship name
- Date of death
- Position
- Age
How Do I Search the Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- Name of the person
- Approximate date of the event
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.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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.
| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection. |
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