It's Family History Month 2015 at Ancestry.com where the theme is "Learn something new about your ancestors every day." The Ancestry blog has details about what's planned, including online/offline events and social media giveaways: http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/. When I scrolled down the page to past articles, I found an excellent guest posting by Jennifer Holik regarding WWII records available at the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC) in St Louis. A 1973 fire destroyed 80% of the Army, Air Corps and National Guard Official Military Personnel Files (OMPFs). However, the writer dispels the following myths and misunderstandings about WWII research:

1. Myth & Misunderstanding #1: You must be the next-of-kin to receive records.
2. Myth & Misunderstanding #2: I do not have a serial number/service number so I cannot attempt a record search.
3. Myth & Misunderstanding #3: If the OMPF burned, there is no way to trace or reconstruct service because there are no records online.
4. Myth & Misunderstanding #4: I can search online for information because I know the exact unit in which my soldier served. Or, he was in the 1st Division. That's all I need to know.

If your family research involves WWII records, Holik's article is must-read guidance: http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2015/09/30/fire-and-devastation-reconstructing-world-war-ii-service/. And even more information about WWII research can be found on her website: www.jenniferholik.com/.