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We Remember: Researching, Remembering and Commemorating those who served

Michelle Patient
Apr 14, 2023
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Welcome
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Introduction
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Memorials
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Symbolism
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Records
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Family Stories
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

Researching, remembering and commemorating those in our families who served. Michelle will explore ways family historians can research, remember and commemorate those in our families who served. The presentation will include tips about where to find service records and the gems of information that can be found within. Lest We Forget.

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Michelle Patient
Michelle Patient is an Australian genealogist, computer geek, and DNA enthusiast, with qualifications in Chemistry, Geology and Family History. She grew up with a grandmother whose family stories, photographs, and memorabilia sparked her life-long
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  1. KH
    KC Hammel
    1 year ago

    Beautifully presented information. Well done!

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    GEOFFREY MULHOLLAND
    1 year ago

    Thanks Michelle for your excellent presentation, remembering those who gave their lives for their country

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    Ruth Hall
    1 year ago

    A very interesting webinar. It is a great reminder to pay attention to the memorials all around us.

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    Cynthia Nielsen
    1 year ago

    The number of websites for military research is way more than I realized were out there. This was a fantastic presentation and I’ll be exploring all of the sites listed. Thank you for a great presentation.

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    Linley Robinson
    1 year ago

    Great info, excellent presenter.

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    Linda Davis
    1 year ago

    My father in Law, 3 uncles and several others were in the military. Have found quite a few records for all of them.

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    Carolyn Atkinson
    1 year ago

    I always enjoy this presenters webinars, she is so informative. I have no family in Australia or New Zealand, but really enjoy learning about them.

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    Martha Edwards
    1 year ago

    Very good information.

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