2024 Military Research Special Interest Group
1850 through 1865 and the Civil War
October 1, 2024
Buffalo Soldiers in New Mexico
September 3, 2024
Native Americans respected the African American soldiers for their bravery and dedication. They served in New Mexico at various times in the 19th Century. Just where did they serve and under whose command.
Women at War
August 6, 2024
This presentation is about the women who contributed to every conflict. A previous topic was revisited and updated.
Detention and POW Camps in New Mexico
July 2, 2024
This presentation is about the Detention and POW camps in New Mexico. The host Stuart Murray’s presentation shows where the Japanese were imprisoned and why. The POW camps were to house the Italian and German POWs captured and brought to the United States during WW2. These camps no longer exist and are just memories. They still played an important part of New Mexico’s history. Mr. Victor Yamada provides additional commentary about the Japanese Internments at the end of the presentation.
The Normandy Invasion D-Day (June 6, 1944) 80th Anniversary
June 6, 2024
It’s been 80 years since the Normandy Invasion of Europe by Allied Forces. We remember the sacrifices these young men made for our freedom.
WW2 USAAF Accidents in New Mexico
May 8, 2024
This months program is a look at the US Army Air Force’s aircraft accidents in New Mexico. A lot of young men died training to going overseas during World War 2.
Beyond the Rio Gila, A Historical Novel by Scott G. Hibbard
March 5, 2024
The Albuquerque Genealogical Society Military Research SIG welcomed Scott G. Hibbard, author of Beyond the Rio Gila, historical fiction about the Mormon Battalion. His presentation focused on the enlistment of the 500 Mormon men and their march from Iowa to Fort Leavenworth through New Mexico, Arizona, and to San Diego during the Mexican–American War.
New Mexico Forts 1848-Present
February 6, 2024
This month’s program is a look at military forts built in New Mexico since 1848.