Submitted by Haley Hull, Marketing Director, National Museum of the Pacific War
Fredericksburg, TX – The National Museum of the Pacific War is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Society of Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans, a revitalized version of a long-standing program dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of those who served during World War II.
First established years ago to recognize descendants and families of WWII veterans, the Society has been restructured to provide a more streamlined and accessible experience. The revamped program now features a secure online portal where members can create and manage individual profiles for their veterans, upload photographs, share personal stories, and organize service records. These improvements address previous limitations in the application process and archival management, enhancing the Society’s ability to preserve these histories for future generations.
During World War II, more than sixteen million Americans—men and women—served in the United States Armed Forces. The Museum invites direct descendants, extended family members, and friends of these veterans to participate in the program and help safeguard their legacies.
Eligibility:
Qualifying veterans include anyone who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946, regardless of branch or theater of service.
Membership Options Include:
• Lineal Membership:
For individuals who can prove direct descent by birth or adoption from a qualifying WWII veteran.
• Memorial Membership:
For those who wish to honor a WWII veteran without claiming direct familial relationship.
Membership Benefits:
• Personalized Certificate of Recognition for each veteran honored.
• Access to a secure online profile management system to upload stories, photographs, and documents.
• Access to a members-only community connecting families committed to preserving WWII history.
• Lifetime membership with no annual renewal fees.
Membership Fees:
• $250 for the first veteran honored.
• $50 for each additional family member added under the same account.
How to Join:
Membership can be purchased online. Click here to learn more and apply.
About the Admiral Nimitz Foundation
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 as a 501(c)(3) Texas Corporation to provide additional development funding for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum, a museum honoring Fredericksburg’s native son and Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces, Pacific Ocean Area. The sole purpose of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation is to raise funds for the National Museum of the Pacific War and to manage its operation.
About the National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW), founded in 1967, is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific and Asiatic Theaters in World War II. The Museum annually welcomes more than 120,000 visitors, including at least 15,000 students from across the state. The museum sits on six acres in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas featuring three galleries with more than 55,000 square feet of exhibit space, 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts, 15 macro-artifacts, and hundreds of photographs. The Museum is a Texas Historical Commission Property, managed and supported by The Admiral Nimitz Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. For more information, visit http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org. Follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Smithsonian Affiliations
Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums, educational, and cultural organizations to share Smithsonian collections, build collaborative networks, and engage learners of all ages with Smithsonian resources. More information is available at www.affiliations.si.edu.
