Eleven Military Stories Honoring Veterans at the National Archives
By Victoria Macchi | National Archives News
WASHINGTON, November 9, 2022 — As the U.S. marks Veterans Day on November 11, the National Archives is sharing 11 of the most-read stories from National Archives News related to military service.
The National Archives and Records Administration is the primary custodian of U.S. military records. Every day, staff devote themselves to caring for these records and providing copies to veterans of every branch.
Known outside the U.S. as Armistice Day, the holiday marks the signing of the agreement in 1918 that ended World War I, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. In commemoration of that day, here are the 11 military stories that stand out to readers and staff.
Additional stories are linked in our Special Topics page: Veterans Day—Resources at the National Archives.
For more information about military records at the National Archives, visit the Veterans' Service Records on Archives.gov, which includes guidance on how to request military service records, research using military records, replace lost medals and awards, and browse World War II photos.