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The Arlington National Cemetery project focuses on one of the world's most famous military cemeteries, Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, United States. Our project goals are to 1) build trees for every individual buried at the cemetery and 2) provide information for people learning how to research Arlington ancestors.==About Arlington==Since its establishment on June 28, 1864,...
The Imperial Russian Army was the land armed force of the Russian Empire, active from around 1721 to the Russian Revolution of 1917. Tsar Peter I formed a modern regular army built on the German model, but with a new aspect: officers were not necessarily from nobility , talented commoners were given promotions that eventually included a noble title at the attainment of an officer's rank (such ...
The Confederate States Army was the army of the Confederate States of America (or "Confederacy") while the Confederacy existed during the American Civil War. On February 8, 1861, delegates from the seven Deep South states which had already declared their secession from the United States of America adopted the Provisional Constitution of the Confederate States of America. On February 28, 1861, t...
Västergötland Cavalry Regiment The Västergötland Cavalry Regiment (Swedish: Västgöta kavalleriregemente ) was a Swedish Army cavalry regiment that traced its origins back to the 16th century. It was reorganized into an infantry regiment in 1811. The regiment's soldiers were recruited from the province of Västergötland. History The regiment has its origins in fänikor ( companies ) raised ...
This project aims to identify officers of the Grand Ducal Lithuanian Army . If in your family tree you have an individual who was an officers, whose military career was associated with the Army of Grand Duchy of Lithuania, please add them to this project. It would be great if within profile description there would be a brief biography added. Within opened profile page use the 'Actions' button...
There were a lot of Norwegians who participating in the American Civil War. Many people have wanted a project covering this part of Norwegian - American history. "Telelaget" "Vesterheim" "15th Regiment Infantry, Field and Staff" "15th Wisconsin Infantry & their Flag" "15th Wisconsin (Scandinavian) Regiment" "15th Wisconsin Regiment at Wisconsin Historical Society" "Wisconsi...
If in your family tree you have persons who were Lithuanian Army Officers, please add them to this project. It would be great if within the profile description there would be a brief biography. In 1940 Lithuanian armed forces had 17 general officers, 1800 officers , 30 078 non-commissioned officers and soldiers Ranks of officers were Lieutenant Senior lieutenant Captain Lieutenan...
The Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, frequently shortened to Red Army, was the army and air force of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and, after 1922, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The army was established immediately after the 1917 October Revolution. The Bolsheviks raised an army to oppose the military confederations (especially the various groups collectively known...
For the British medal by the same name, see here . == The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other U.S. combat decorations, but...
This project is dedicated to officers and military chaplains of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Please respect the status of officers of the Lithuanian Armed Forces and do not add any non-commissioned commanders, or ordinary soldiers of the Lithuanian Armed Forces who have not been awarded the rank of officer. If in your family tree you have individuals who were officers of the Lithuanian Armed...
Simon Bolivar, in a letter from Babahoyo dated 14/06/1823 to Francisco de Paula Santander, states that >, ... (making this an approximate total of 220 (1810-1830)), > (according to himself), ... >. The last seven-and-a-half months of his life he traveled extensively down the lower basin of the Magdalena River, towards his supposed (self-) exile. It is known he had a whole company of Granaderos ...
This is an umbrella for Medical Corps projects. Please do NOT add projects here. == If you do not see a project for your country’s Medical Corps, please consider creating one or put the need in the Medical Portal discussion @ Medical Portal project--Needs, questions, concerns & related issues From: Wikipedia - Medical Corps ===A medical corps is generally a military branch or officer corps resp...
Officers and soldiers of Napoleon's Great Army=With it's maximum size of almost 560.000 soldiers, there is a big chance that you've had a relative in La Grande Armée of Napoleon. Please add them to this project.==Description==The first Grande Armée consisted of six corps under the command of Napoleon's marshals and senior generals. The army grew in size as Napoleon's might spread across Europe....
Descendants of Nils Hake (born 1696 Närke, Sweden)====The family tree of Nils Hake remains a mystery.=== The aim of this project is, one way or other, to collect information of Nils Hake. His descendants are being mapped, only they all are related to him indirectly, via his wife. Collecting data from those might shed a light on the topic. Down the line, there are likely to be individuals who ha...
During the Civil War many men of different United States Nations and cultures fought for the Confederate States of America (The South). These included Southern Whites, Freedmen (ex-slaves and the descendants of slaves), Native Americans, Mexican Americans and others.The specific purpose of this project is to create a family tree based upon the flags and battle-groups of the Confederates States ...
This project is aimed to gather profiles of people who have served or worked for the Lithuanian Armed Forces . In 1940, there were 30 078 non commisioned officers and soldiers in the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Please add profiles of people who were: Private Grandinis kareivis (only in Lithuanian) Junior non-comissioned officer Senior non-comissioned officer Viršila (only in Lithuania...
If in your family tree you have Lithuanians who were serving within Napoleon's Great Army (La Grande Armée), please add them to this project. It would be great if within the profile description there would be a brief biography added. Within opened profile page use the 'Actions' button to "Add to project". Select this project - Lithuanians Within Napoleon's Great Army . You must be among collabo...
This Project involves the sinking of the SS President Coolidge during World War II.SS President Coolidge was a converted cruise liner used to transport most of the 43rd Infantry of the US Army. -----------------------------------------(From Wiki): "A large military base and harbor had been established on Espiritu Santo and the harbor was heavily protected by mines. Information about safe entry ...
Sub Project to the Indian Wars Project====project goals===# To link GENi profiles of those who served in the 8th, particularly lower rank and file enlisted men# To provide some perspective of what these men were like# To chronicle those who were at Wounded Knee in its immediate aftermath ~• The opening profile and entry to this study is Pvt. Clarence Van Buren Fister, Company C. He is a distan...
South African Defence Force *The main objective of this project is to add all profiles of people who served in the South African Defence Force . South African Defence Force # South African Defence Force/Suid-Afrikaanse Weermag# Founded 1957# Disbanded 1994 Service branches * South African Army* South African Navy* South African Air Force* South African Medical Service* Headquarters Pretoria, T...
The General Service Medal ( 1918 GSM ) was instituted to recognise service in minor Army and Air Force operations for which no separate medal was intended. It was equivalent to the 1915 Naval General Service Medal. Both these medals were replaced by the General Service Medal in 1962.==Description==* The 1918 GSM is a circular silver medal.[1] The obverse shows the crowned effigy of the reigning...
Conscientious Objectors (COs)==...in Britain during the First World War A conscientious objector (CO) is an "individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service" on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, and/or religion. Conscientious objection is usually the refusal to collaborate with military organisations as a combatant in war or in any supportive role.Please ...
I created and ran the Roll of Honour site for many years, until I lost the database. I'm in the process of recreating that lost data, and cross referencing with the SA Wargraves Project, and wanted to link the data to Geni ... hence this project
The Medal for the Best Shot in the British Army, Infantry , was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1869 and was awarded annually from 1870 to 1882 to the best shot of the Infantry of the British Army, including the Royal Engineers and the Colonial Corps.In 1923, the medal was re-introduced by King George V and designated the King's Medal for Champion Shots in the Military Forces . It could now be ...
Проект открыт с целью уточнения сведений о людях, включаемых в списки погибших в Кронштадте, Петрограде и Гельсингфорсе в феврале-марте 1917 года, опубликованных в Интернете. К сожалению, в предложенных списках, в том числе по людям, включенным в «Синодик офицеров Императорского Балтийского флота, убиенных в Кронштадте и Петрограде в феврале-марте 1917 года» , есть сомнительная информация. I...