Over one-half million members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives during World Wars I and II. Over 200,000 are buried or memorialized overseas. Help us to honor their memory and to pass the value of freedom to each new generation

Every service member has a story. While visiting a cemetery, or online wherever you are, use these search fields to learn the story of an individual life lost in the pursuit of freedom. Read personal tributes, become a Sentinel of Memory, discover museums, monuments and more.