Presented by Jennifer Holik

Speaker will present remotely / Presentation will be recorded

All the records DID NOT burn. Answers can be found, and stories written no matter what anyone tells you. There is a strategy to correctly research 20th century military service, regardless of branch. In this part one session you will learn: 

• Where to begin your research at home. 
• What questions to ask. 
• The first part of the research strategy to learn any veteran's story from any 20th century war and military branch. 
• What records you need to establish the foundation and where to locate them.
• How to create a timeline of service. 
• How to begin writing the story. Jennifer uses storytelling along with the records to help you understand the deeper impacts of service. You might want a tissue for the story at the end of this session.

The Genealogy Program Meeting is a partnership program between Carlsbad City Library and the North San Diego County Genealogical Society. This program features speakers with expertise on various issues relating to genealogy.

The program is held the fourth Tuesday of the month from January through November and is presented in person and virtually.

• Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for social time.
• Presentations, including question-and-answer sessions, are held from 10 – 11:30 a.m.