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The Family History Library and the National Archives have the federal service and pension records and indexes for the Revolutionary War. See FamilySearch Historical Records for online digital images. | The Family History Library and the National Archives have the federal service and pension records and indexes for the Revolutionary War. See FamilySearch Historical Records for online digital images. | ||
*The Rhode Island Historical Society also has military papers for 1774 to 1792 {{FHL|280350|item|disp=FHL film 953931-37}}; {{FHL|353894|item|disp=FHL film 954925-55}}) | :*{{RecordSearch|1849623|United States, Revolutionary War Compiled Service Records, 1775-1783}} | ||
:*{{RecordSearch|1417475|United States, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications}} | |||
*The Rhode Island Historical Society also has military papers for 1774 to 1792 {{FHL|280350|item|disp=FHL film 953931-37}}; {{FHL|353894|item|disp=FHL film 954925-55}}) | |||
*A published roster of soldiers is in Benjamin Crowell, ''Spirit of '76 in Rhode Island. . . .''(Boston: A. J. Wright, 1850; {{WorldCat|2178366|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|24413|item|disp=FHL book 974.5 M2cbe; fiche 6046885}} An index is in Volume 12 of Vital Records of Rhode Island (see [[Rhode Island Vital Records]]). This volume also lists officers and pensioners living in 1820, 1835, and 1840 {{FHL|297884|item|disp=FHL book 974.5 V2a; film 908273 item 2; fiche 6046912}} A digital version available through the FHL catalog entry. | *A published roster of soldiers is in Benjamin Crowell, ''Spirit of '76 in Rhode Island. . . .''(Boston: A. J. Wright, 1850; {{WorldCat|2178366|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|24413|item|disp=FHL book 974.5 M2cbe; fiche 6046885}} An index is in Volume 12 of Vital Records of Rhode Island (see [[Rhode Island Vital Records]]). This volume also lists officers and pensioners living in 1820, 1835, and 1840 {{FHL|297884|item|disp=FHL book 974.5 V2a; film 908273 item 2; fiche 6046912}} A digital version available through the FHL catalog entry. | ||
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=== War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | ||
The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada.<br><br> | The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada.<br><br> See the Wiki article, [[Rhode Island in the War of 1812|Rhode Island in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Rhode Island.<br> | ||
See the Wiki article, [[Rhode Island in the War of 1812|Rhode Island in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Rhode Island.<br> | |||
There are helpful nationwide records for soldiers of the War of 1812. For more information, see [[United States in the War of 1812|United States in the War of 1812]]''.'' | There are helpful nationwide records for soldiers of the War of 1812. For more information, see [[United States in the War of 1812|United States in the War of 1812]]''.'' | ||
=== Mexican War (1846-1848) === | === Mexican War (1846-1848) === | ||
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*Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans : A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C. : Brentano’s, 1887. {{FHL|1854496|item|disp=FHL book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive].<br> | *Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans : A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C. : Brentano’s, 1887. {{FHL|1854496|item|disp=FHL book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive].<br> | ||
Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]]. <br> | Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]]. <br> | ||
=== Civil War (1861-1865) === | === Civil War (1861-1865) === | ||
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*{{RecordSearch|1919583|United States, Index to Service Records, War with Spain, 1898}} (FamilySearch) Free digital copy. ([[United States, Index to Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers in the War with Spain (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Learn more.]]) | *{{RecordSearch|1919583|United States, Index to Service Records, War with Spain, 1898}} (FamilySearch) Free digital copy. ([[United States, Index to Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers in the War with Spain (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Learn more.]]) | ||
Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]]. | Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]]. | ||
=== World War I (1917-1918) === | === World War I (1917-1918) === | ||
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:*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States, World War One Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} (FamilySearch) - free | :*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States, World War One Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} (FamilySearch) - free | ||
[[United States World War I Draft Records|United States World War I Draft Records]] provides additional information. | [[United States World War I Draft Records|United States World War I Draft Records]] provides additional information. | ||
=== World War II (1941-1945) === | === World War II (1941-1945) === | ||
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*[http://www.fold3.com/title_765/wwii_old_mans_draft_registration_cards Fold3] ($). | *[http://www.fold3.com/title_765/wwii_old_mans_draft_registration_cards Fold3] ($). | ||
[[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information. | [[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information. | ||
=== Korean War (1950–1953) === | === Korean War (1950–1953) === | ||
The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations, primarily the United States). See the [[United States Korean War 1950 to 1953|Korean War ]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations, primarily the United States). See the [[United States Korean War 1950 to 1953|Korean War ]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | ||
=== Vietnam War (1964–1972) === | === Vietnam War (1964–1972) === | ||
The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam (and its communist allies) and South Vietnam (with support of its anti-communist allies, including the United States). See the [[United States Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam (and its communist allies) and South Vietnam (with support of its anti-communist allies, including the United States). See the [[United States Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | ||
=== Additional Military Records === | === Additional Military Records === | ||
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{{Rhode Island|Rhode Island}} {{State Military Records}} | {{Rhode Island|Rhode Island}} {{State Military Records}} | ||
[[Category:Rhode_Island_-_Military]] [[Category:Rhode_Island|Military]] | [[Category:Rhode_Island_-_Military]] [[Category:Rhode_Island|Military]][[Category:Rhode Island Military Records]] | ||