Research
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Records Review $195
Already have the papers? Send them. We explain what they say, check which awards they support, and tell you what else exists and how to get it. Written findings and a 30-minute call.
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Service Overview $700 next of kin / $850 others
We order the service record from the National Archives (fee included), write a summary with a timeline, check the awards, and get the medals into your hands.
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Standard Research $1,200+
Records from several archives, checked against each other, with a written report of the veteran's service and sources cited.
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Extended Research $2,400+
Deeper research with unit history, theater context, and an extended narrative.
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In-Depth Research $3,100+
Our most thorough research with a detailed written narrative.
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Lineage Documentation $1,250+
We trace the line, gather the proof, and prepare the full application for SAR, DAR, and other hereditary societies. Revisions after registrar review are included. Society fees are separate.
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Verified Transcription $20 to $35 per page
Letters, diaries, and old records typed out and checked word by word against the original. Unclear words are flagged, not guessed. $35 for faded or hard-to-read hands. $100 minimum.
Preserve
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Family Archive $500+
We organize and preserve your original documents in archival-grade, acid-free materials, with a list of every item.
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Digital Preservation $1,500+
Everything in Family Archive, plus scans of every item, a searchable index, and the records we pull from the National Archives.
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Heritage Collection $3,500+
Multi-veteran or multi-generational family archives with full preservation and digitization.
Display
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Shadowbox $595 to $895
You send the DD-214. We check the awards, the order, and the devices, then build the shadowbox. Medals, case, and nameplate included.
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Shadowbox Add-On $495 to $795
Already did research with us? Add the shadowbox at a lower price.
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Custom Shadowbox Quote
Research, story, and shadowbox, all in one project.
Details
- Pricing
- Ranges reflect project scope. Final quote provided after we review your materials.
- Deposit
- 50% at signing. Balance due before delivery. Records Review and transcription are paid up front.
- Timeline
- Records Review takes 1 to 2 weeks. Most other projects complete in 8 to 16 weeks.
- Shipping
- Quoted separately based on destination and insurance requirements.
- What we don't do
- We research history for families. We don't help with VA claims or benefits. An accredited veterans service officer can help with those for free.
Want more on how a project runs? See how we work with families, military records research, or family archive preservation.
Request a consultation
Tell us about your veteran and what you hope to research, preserve, or display.
Prefer email? Write to ben@militaryheritageworkshop.com.