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Q. My grandfather was in the US Merchant Marine from 1893 to 1915. Where would I search for records? A. Merchant mariners (aka merchant seamen) work on commercial cargo ships to and from US ports. During wartime, they’ve also served as auxiliaries to military and naval forces. To find information about your grandfather; begin by View Website VIP Subscription

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