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KIA/MIA/POW How do I find
information on someone killed in the war or POW info? Go to our Korean War Databases and our History and Reference sectionThen type in Last Name on the first database at the top of the
list. Wait for the response which may take up to 30 seconds. Next, choose from the names shown on the hyperlink page. For MIA/POW issues, look at our pages on DPMO, POW and MIA issues, from our
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Veteran - now Living
How do I find a veteran or old friend? 1.Our online resources only include the casualty database from Korea. That is Killed in
Action/MIA. Therefore, our contact information is very limited.2.Go to the online phonebook, Switchboard, or Yahoo People (link on our site -
Looking For page.3. If person was a Korean vet, we can post a message on our Looking For area. Email to us the details and we shall
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Reunions How do I find reunion groups?
Make sure to look at our reunions section. Also make sure to visit the Army Home Page, vet locator section for an extensive listing.
Write the natl magazines for veterans, and call your local veterans groups for schedules. Make sure to send us your reunion information for posting. Mail us at address top of page.
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Cemetaries
How do I find a burial site? The American Battle Monuments Commission, in Washington DC maintains many military cemetaries in the
United States and overseas. The Veterans Administration handles the balance of burial locations for veterans in the United States. Contact your reunion association for a roster of current and
deceased members. This is the first step in finding burial site of veteran. Contact Next of Kin for details.
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Military Records
How do I get my Military Records? Find your DD Form 214. Then use Form 180 (Request for Military Records).
Send this form to the record unit listed on the back of the form.
If you have lost your DD Form 214 but know your Service Number, the Form 180 will do. Make sure to call your local court house or VA Dept to see if they have your DD Form 214, however.
Click here for Form 180.
Click here for more detailed Records information.
Note: if you are Next of Kin to a vet and want to obtain records, proof of kinship will be required. If the veteran is living he or she will have to give written permission for record release. Back to top of page |
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Can't Find A Veteran
I can't seem to find the person for whom I am looking? First: go to the search form, type in last name only for starters.
Don't add in other information.Second: choose the Table or Form reply. Push button and wait, please. Third: Choose the person from hyperlinks. Print page by using your browser command.
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Not on Database
Why is this person not on database? If you have searched our casualty database using the steps outlined, and no match is made, make
sure again to use only a last name or variations of that name in your search.If the person was not declared KIA or MIA declared dead then he will not be on the UCF - KIA/MIA database. There
are missing records and typographical errors, on the official records. We are working to correct errors with input from veterans, friends, and family.. Back to top of page |
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Adding Name to List
How do I add a name to your list? Send us copies of death notification, government insurance policies, or other official correspondence.
We will make an entry on our update list (off line) and also forward all information to the DIOR and branch of service. Our additions come from official sources and we don't add on persons
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Guest Book What is this?
The Guestbook provides a way for visitors to leave important information, including email for anyone to see. It is public, and all data is captured to database
for helping persons to find information on veterans and loved ones.Back to top of page |
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Finding Books
How do I find books? Make sure to look at our
Bookstore page for bibliography.We are adding on a page with more references soon. Contact the CMH - Chief of Military History - Web
Site or your inter library loan. Back to top of page
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Division Yearbook
Where can I find a Division Yearbook? Search your university library and local veterans groups. These are rare books and very good
resources.The KWP will be obtaining more of these as we find them. We shall scan them once we have permission to do so. Back to top of page |
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Looking For
Where is my unit listed? Go to the main
Looking For page. Then follow the hyperlinks to the Branch.Scroll through the page to locate the unit. Some may be in the Specialized
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Not in Looking For !!
My unit is not listed on Looking For. Why? We add units as we receive requests. Often times our work is done part time between our
regular work.Much more is planned for the future, so send us your requests for additions. We are glad to have them. Back to top of page |
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Sponsors
How can I sponsor part of the KWP? We are now accepting individual and corporate sponsors to ensure our project goals are met . See our
page: Sponsors.This is due to a move to non-profit
status to make sponsorship more viable. Banners for sponsors may be placed on our pages in appropriate places.
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Funding How is the KWP funded?
The Korean War Project is funding by individual donations and Memberships, and by a small number of corporate sponsors. The Project if a tax exempt 501(c)(3)
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Projects What else are you working on?
Several projects are pending.
1. Scan of historical books for various entities.
2. Scan of images/photos for
veterans to create archives.
3. Research on Casualties and especially MIA personnel.
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