Help:Stickers for Veterans
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Profile "Stickers" are little feature boxes that are inserted in a biography using a special bit code that looks like this: {{World War II}}. They're used to honor a person or highlight something important about them. There are a variety of stickers related to military service. Was one of your ancestors a veteran? Here's how to add a sticker to their profile.
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How to Use Them
To use one of these stickers, simply copy an example line from the usage instructions page, such as {{French and Indian War}}), and paste it below the ==Biography== headline on a profile so that it looks like this:
- == Biography ==
- {{French and Indian War}}
- Joe Schmoe was born ...
Many of these stickers have or may require advanced "parameters" that make them more powerful. Some enable you to indicate a branch of service, a military unit, enlistment and discharge date, etc. For example:
- {{Korean War|branch=United States Navy|units= USS Missouri (BB-63)|unit=USS Missouri (BB-63)}}
Using parameters can be complex, but it's worth the effort. Not only do they improve the appearance of the sticker, they also help with categorization. Since many stickers put profiles with the sticker in a category, detailed parameters help the profile appear in the most-appropriate category. For example, instead of just appearing in a huge category with Korean War veterans, including "USS Missouri (BB-63)" means the person will appear alongside others who served with them on the same ship.
For the detailed instructions on a sticker, click the "usage instructions" link for it below.
For more general information about stickers, see Stickers.
Stickers that Honor Veterans of Wars
American Revolution
Use {{NSSAR Patriot Ancestor}} to designate a profile of a person who fought or supported the American Revolution and is approved by the NSSAR as a Patriot and has been assigned a SAR Patriot number. Usage instructions
Use {{1776 Sticker}} to identify profiles of anyone who participated in the American Revolution, military and civilians from both sides. Usage instructions
War of 1812
Use {{War of 1812}} to recognize and honor profiles for veterans of the War of 1812. Usage instructions
Use {{Military Decorations War of 1812}} to display medals of the War of 1812. Usage instructions
French and Indian War
Use {{French and Indian War}} to recognize and honor profiles for veterans of the French and Indian War. Usage instructions
Mexican-American War
Use {{Mexican-American War}} to recognize and honor veterans of the Mexican-American War. Usage instructions
Use {{Mormon Battalion}} to recognize and honor veterans of the Mormon Battalion during the Mexican-American War. Usage instructions
US Civil War
Use {{US Civil War}} to recognize and honor veterans of the war between the states. Usage instructions
Spanish-American War
Use {{Spanish-American War}} to recognize and honor veterans of the Spanish-American War. Usage instructions
Creek War
Use {{Creek War}} to recognize and honor profiles for veterans of the Creek War. Usage instructions
The Great War
Use {{The Great War}} to recognize and honor profiles for veterans of World War I. Usage instructions
World War II
Use {{World War II}} to recognize and honor profiles for veterans of World War II. Usage instructions
Use {{WW II Spy}} to recognize and honor profiles for veterans of World War II. Usage instructions
Korean War
Use {{Korean War}} to recognize and honor veterans of the Korean War. Usage instructions
Vietnam War
Use {{Vietnam War}} to recognize and honor profiles for veterans who fought in the Vietnam War. Usage instructions
Iraq War
Use {{Iraq War}} to recognize and honor profiles for veterans who fought in the Iraq War. Usage instructions
War in Afghanistan
Use {{War in Afghanistan}} to recognize and honor profiles for veterans who fought in the War in Afghanistan. Usage instructions
Other Military Stickers
ANZAC
Use {{ANZAC }} to recognize and honor profiles for those who served with the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. Usage instructions
Medal Recipients
Use {{Medal}} to display military medals awarded to the person. There are currently only a limited number of medals. Usage instructions
KIA, WIA, MIA, POW, DWP, DOW, DOD, DMS
Use {{Roll of Honor}} to recognize a person's military status, e.g., killed in action, wounded in action, missing in action, etc. Usage instructions
Other Veterans
Any veteran can use {{Veteran Recognition}}. You'll be able to designate their country and branch of service. Usage instructions
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