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*Use the name and death information to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government.

*The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral records which often include the names and residences of other family members.

*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual.

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