Finding Naval Hospital Birth Certificates: NARA Research Guide

Birth records from U.S. naval hospitals are held by the National Archives (NARA).

Steps

  1. Visit archives.gov → Research → Genealogy → Military Records → Naval Records.
  2. Select relevant record group (e.g., Hospital Corps Enlisted Records 1898–1941; Medical Dept Hospital Records 1942–1945).
  3. Search/browse; request copies (fees apply).
  4. Contact NARA reference staff for assistance.

Availability depends on era and facility; some records may be at regional NARA facilities or Navy archives.

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