Every branch, every era: veteran research and preservation
Veteran-owned business
Your family's military story, recovered and preserved.
From the American Revolution to the present day, we find the records, digitize what's been passed down, and tell the service story your family can keep.
Every branch. Every era.
From the Revolution and the Civil War through World War I and World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and today. We help families find the record and preserve what still survives at home.
Why this work matters
For the veterans who shaped our families in every generation.
This work is personal to me. My family's service runs through generations of American conflicts, and it started my own path in uniform. Like so many families, the full story lived in scattered papers and medals in a drawer, and in half-remembered stories at the kitchen table.
Military Heritage Workshop helps families connect with their veteran through verified history, not guesswork, and preserve what remains before humidity, time, or loss takes the rest. We research every branch and every era, from the Revolution to today.
Ben Herman, founder and GWOT veteran
Our process
Whatever the era, we start with your sources, tell you clearly when records are missing, and keep your family's materials private.
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You tell us what you have
Discharge papers, letters, photographs, medals, or an unopened box. Share any details you know about your veteran: branch, war, unit, dates if available.
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We inventory and assess
We review condition, flag fragile items, and suggest what to digitize first. Your materials are handled with care. This is family history.
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We research the military record
Unit assignments, campaigns, and awards from NPRC, NARA, unit histories, deck logs, morning reports, pension files, and archives for that era. If a file was lost, including the 1973 fire, we tell you and work from what remains.
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We digitize and organize
Scans, finding aids, and a digital archive your family can keep, share with relatives, and hand down.
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We draft the story for your review
A narrative based on sources: where they served, what the record shows, and what we cannot verify. You approve before anything leaves your family.
Your deliverables
Deliverables depend on scope. We outline them in your quote.
Research report
Unit, timeline, campaigns, and awards with citations. What is confirmed and what is not.
Digital archive
Digitized papers and photos, organized with finding aids for your family.
Family narrative
An account you can share with relatives. Facts first, written for those who never met your veteran.
Lineage documentation
Documented proof and citations for hereditary society applications across America's wars.
Lineage societies across the eras.
We prepare cited documentation for hereditary applications, from colonial service through the World Wars.
FAQ
Which eras and branches do you research?
Every American conflict and every branch, from the Revolution through today. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. We match the research method to the era and the records that survive.
What if the personnel file was destroyed in the 1973 fire?
Many Army and Army Air Forces personnel files were damaged or destroyed when the National Personnel Records Center burned in 1973. That is common, and it is not a dead end. We rebuild what we can from unit records, morning reports, award orders, and other archives, and we tell you clearly what the record can and cannot support.
Will you fill in gaps if records are missing?
We do not invent details. We would rather leave a gap than guess at a unit assignment or an award. Your veteran's service is enough.
Is our family's information public?
No. Client research stays private. It is never merged into any public content.
How long does research take?
We respond within two business days. Timing depends on your materials and the archives. Some projects move quickly from family papers alone. Federal record requests can take weeks or months. We give you a realistic schedule in your quote.
How much does it cost?
Every project is different. We send a written quote after understanding what you have and what you need. We scope it together.
Get in touch
Tell us about your veteran and what you have. The intake form takes about five minutes. We respond within two business days.
Request a consultation- Email ben@militaryheritageworkshop.com
- Phone 520.276.6671