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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 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.


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
*Name  
*Name  
*Ship name  
*Ship name  
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*Position  
*Position  
*Age
*Age
 
== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
== How to Use the Record ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 
*Name of the person  
To begin your search it is helpful to know:  
*Approximate date of the event
 
=== Search the Index ===
*Your ancestor's name
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=== Search the Collection  ===
 
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
 
Keep in mind:
 
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*You may not be sure of your ancestor’s name.
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
 
== 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]
 
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[[United States]]
 
== How You Can Contribute  ==
 
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==Citations for 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. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. <br>
 
'''Collection citation''':<br> {{Collection citation| text = “United States, Merchant Mariners Killed on US Operated Ships During WWII, 1940-1945.” Index. ''FamilySearch''. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2016. Citing National Archives and Records Administration.}}<br><br>
 
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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 ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]].
* [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]]
* [[United States Record Finder]]
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]
== 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.
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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.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

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 research 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.
Record Citation:
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