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 == How to Use the Record  ==
-To search the collection:<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒Select the "_____________" category<br> ⇒Select the "_____________" category<br> ⇒Select the "_____________" category which takes you to the images<br> Look at the images one by one, comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.
+To begin your search you will need to know:
+*Soldier's name
+*Identifying information such as rank or unit of service
+=== Search the Collection ===
+To search the collection: <br>
+⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>
+⇒Select the appropriate  "_____________" <br>
+⇒Select the appropriate  "_____________" <br>
+⇒Select the appropriate  "_____________" which takes you to the images.
+Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
+*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
+*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
+*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
+=== Using the Information  ===
+When you have located your ancestor’s service record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. For example:
+*Use the information in the index to obtain a copy of the soldier's full military record from the National Archives.
+*Use the soldier's name and location of the military unit to find the soldier’s family in census, church, and land records.
+=== Tips to Keep in Mind  ===
+*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have served in the same unit or a nearby unit.
+*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
+*If you are unable to find the ancestors you are looking for, check for variant spellings of the surnames.
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