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I don't think this db will help for cases where the only existing records were destroyed in the fire -- I don't believe they have independent sources, just the

I don't think this db will help for cases where the only existing records were destroyed in the fire -- I don't believe they have independent sources, just the sources that everyone else has access to like government records. (Not 100% sure, though, maybe I missed something.)

dtparr 3y ago
If those were the only records, you're probably correct, but there are sources other than the national archives that can be used in some cases such that I'd still do a search, especially for high level awards like silver stars and up.