Fold 3 is an online website that provides digital copies of military records.
The difference with Ancestry.com is that Ancestry, usually has just the regiment and dates of service. Fold 3 has the actual records that have been scanned from the National Archives.
Fold 3 allows you to search by time period, name, record, etc.
Fold 3 is a subscription service. At the moment their current subscription fee is $79.95.
However, most public libraries carry a subscription to this service. You do have to be at a library location to access the website, but you can visit your local library to test drive the site or save on your finances.
Fold 3 allows you to download the pages in the service record.
Fold 3 is constantly adding to their collection, so if you are unable to find a record, check back every few months.
What finds have you discovered on Fold 3?
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