United States

• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for Revolutionary War records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

Charles Flechir was a French officer who served with the American Army during the Revolutionary War. Use the QUIKLink for "FS: United States Rosters of Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors, 1775-1783" to answer the following questions:

1. What is Charles's full name?
2. What was Charles's military rank?
3. When did Charles begin his military service?

1. Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
2. In the search screen, enter "Charles" as the first name and "Flechir" as the last name.
3. In the search results screen, click the image icon for Charles Francois Joseph Flechir.
4. Find and read the entry for Flechir.

1. Charles's full name is Charles Francois Joseph Flechir.
2. Charles's military rank is recorded as Colonel of Horse.
3. Charles had been serving in the military since 1760.
   (Contributed by Amber Ewell )

Susannah Goar is a widow mentioned in pension records from the Revolutionary War. Use the "FS: Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications, 1800-1900" QUIKLink below to answer the following questions:

1. What is the name of Susannah's husband?
2. Where did Susannah live at the time of this record?
3. What was her husband's occupation in the military?

1. Click the QUIKLink mentioned above and read through the collection summary.
2. In the search screen, enter "Susannah" as the first name and "Goar" as the last name.
3. In the search results screen, click the image icon for Susannah Goar and read the information in the center column. Note: Susannah’s name has an alternate spelling. Her name is recorded as Susanah Gore in other records. Click on one of the documents with the alternate spelling. Notice that all information other than the spelling of her name is exactly the same.

1. Susannah’s husband is James Haydon.
2. Susannah resided in Virginia.
3. James Haydon served as an Indian Spy until 1790.
   (Contributed by Amber Ewell )

• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for Civil War records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for World War I records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

Martin Marchmon registered for the draft in 1918. Use the QUIKLink for "FS: WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" to answer the following questions:

1. What is Martin’s date of birth?
2. What was Martin’s occupation?
3. Where did Martin register for the draft?

1. Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
2. In the search screen, enter "Martin" as the first name and "Marchmon" as the last name.
3. In the search results screen, click the image icon for Martin Marchmon.
4. Find and read the entry for Martin.

1. Martin’s date of birth is 15 April 1874.
2. Martin was self-employed as a druggist.
3. Martin registered for the draft in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia.
   (Contributed by Amber Ewell )

• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for World War II War records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

Andrew J. Krebs was a World War II prisoner of war. Use the QUIKLink for FS: WWII Prisoners of War, 1941-1945 to answer the following questions:

1. In what branch of the military did Andrew serve?
2. What was Andrew's rank?
3. What was the name of the prisoner-of-war camp where Andrew was held, and where was it located?

1. Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
2. In the search screen, enter "Andrew" as the first name and "Krebs" as the last name.
3. In the search results screen, click the document icon for Andrew J. Krebs and read the information in the center column.

1. Andrew served in the United States Army.
2. Andrew was a second lieutenant, or ensign.
3. The name of the camp was Stalag Luft I, and it was located in Barth-Vogelsang, Prussia.
   (Contributed by Amber Ewell )

• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for Korean War records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

Cleaven J. Jimison was wounded in the Korean War in 1953. Use the QUIKLink for "FS: Korean War Dead and Wounded, 1950-1953" to answer the following questions:

1. What was Cleaven's place of residence in the United States?
2. What was Cleaven's military rank?
3. How was Cleaven wounded, and was he returned to duty?

1. Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
2. In the search screen, enter "Cleaven" as the first name and "Jimison" as the last name.
3. In the search results screen, click the document icon for Cleaven J. Jimison and read the information in the center column.

1. Cleaven's place of residence was in Tennessee.
2. Cleaven was a private first class.
3. Cleaven was wounded in action by a missile, hospitalized, and returned to duty.
   (Contributed by Amber Ewell )

• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for other war records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

Jeffery David Kuersten died in the Vietnam War in 1970. Use the QUIKLink for "FS: United States Military Personnel who Died During the Vietnam War, 1956-2003" to answer the following questions:

1. What was Jeffery's military rank and occupation?
2. What was Jeffery's place of residence in the United States?
3. What was Jeffrey's date of death?

1. Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
2. In the search screen, enter "Jeffery" as the first name and "Kuersten" as the last name.
3. In the search results screen, click the document icon for Jeffery David Kuersten and read the information in the center column.

1. Jeffery's rank was specialist fourth class, and he was a medical specialist for the Army.
2. Jeffery's place of residence was San Jose, California.
3. Jeffery died on December 14, 1970.
   (Contributed by Amber Ewell )