Discover the Fallen Heroes in Your Family Tree This Memorial Day Weekend

It’s the moment, as the last major war is 80 years past.

AP/Andrew Harnik
A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard, places flags at Arlington National Cemetery on May 25, 2023. AP/Andrew Harnik

On Memorial Day, with the last major war 80 years in the past, Americans may struggle to connect with those who paid the ultimate price for the country, but thanks to online resources, finding the heroes in our family trees is easier than ever.

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