NARA WWII Public Use Data

Description

This is a copy of National Archives public use data that has been PIKed for use in the FSRDC.

The military data contain information on 8.3 million soldiers who served in the Army and the Army Air Force during World War II.

Data Access

Where to apply

https://www.census.gov/about/adrm/fsrdc.html

Fees

Possible seat fee dependent on consortium membership. URL for more information: https://www.census.gov/about/adrm/fsrdc/about/fsrdc-network-fees.html

Access modality

FSRDC

Usage restrictions

Users accessing these surname identifiers must not have surname PII in their project space. Census Bureau restricted-use data must be used for statistical purposes and cannot be used for purposes of enforcing laws or regulations or for profit.

Public Use File available

Yes

Public-use version

https://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2

Summary of differences

The Census version of the data has PIKs added.

Geography differs from restricted-use file (RUF)

Variable detail differs from Restricted Use File (RUF)