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Military Search Databases for the Army, Air Force, and Navy
By Tim Fisher Tim Fisher Senior Vice President & Group General Manager, Tech & Sustainability Emporia State University Tim Fisher has more than 30 years' of professional technology experience. He's been writing about tech for more than two decades and serves as the VP and General Manager of Lifewire. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 12, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Around the Web Browsers Cloud Services Error Messages Family Tech Home Networking 5G Antivirus Around the Web If you've ever served in a branch of the United States military and would like to look up someone that you served with, then this list of free military people search databases is for you. Or, maybe you're trying to find out if someone you know has enlisted in the Army or if they were in the Navy. There are plenty of free military people search tools you can use to find both active and veteran military personnel. Luke Sharrett / Getty Images News / Getty Images Unless otherwise noted, these military people search resources are free. See Should I Pay to Find People Online? for a discussion on that. There are also general people search engines you can use to find someone's current address, phone number, email address, work history, relatives, etc. Military Record Search Tools
Veterans History Project: Library of Congress includes this veteran finder tool that lets you locate someone who served in the military. Browse by last name, war, military branch, state of residence, or race. The American War Library: With over 100 million military listings of active and former members spanning from present day to 1988, this records search tool is advertised as the world's oldest and largest military, veteran, and military family registry. The Vietnam War Era POW/MIA List: Locate basic details on which US personnel have been accounted for (escapees, returnees, remains recovered) and get a list of those who are unaccounted for (missing in action, killed in action, body not recovered). Results are updated weekly and separated by state/territory. GI Search: This is more of a social network for military members, but it still serves as a great way to run a free military person search. There are tens of thousands of users and several ways to run the search to find the specific person you're looking for. Together We Served: Similar to GI Search, join to locate US military veteran members. Veterans' Service Records: Archives.gov lets you find a veteran by obtaining free copies of their DD Form 214 and other military service records like their OMPF and medical records. However, you most likely need to be their next of kin to get this information. USA.gov Military Members Locator Services: Links and a phone number for contacting a service member in an emergency. Make sure you have as much information as possible before using this service. Shipmate Search: Send an email to the address at the bottom of this page to post a public message asking viewers about any information they might have about a member of a ship's crew that you're wanting more information about. Other People Search Tools
Other people finders exist, too, that might not be focused on showing military information but could still provide it. For example, one website might be centered around providing general details about someone—like their phone number, house address, email, etc.—but the information might also include past accomplishments, death records, or work history, any of which might include military background information. Genealogy Websites: Close and extended family members of the person in the military might have included that information in a family tree service. Free People Search Websites: Dozens of services exist that can pull up public information on anyone, which can help you see if someone used to be in the military or if they're currently enlisted. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Use the Invisible Web to Find People How to Find Birth Records Online The Best Free People Search Websites Best Email Search Sites and Address Directories of 2022 What Was Yahoo People Search? How to Remove Your Information From the Web 8 Free Ways to Find Someone Online 5 Best Ways to Find a Cell Phone Number Online Find Niche Content With These Search Engines 6 Best Ways to Search for People on Facebook How to Get the T-Mobile Military Discount How to Use the Yellow Pages to Find Someone Online How to Get the AT&T Military Discount 7 Best Websites for Movie Trailers How to Get a Best Buy Military Discount How to Find Someone's Phone Number Online Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies