Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

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== What is in This Collection? ==  

Department of Veterans Affairs bonus records. World War I Veteran’s application records for compensation from the state of Washington, 1921-1925. Digital images of originals are held at the Washington State Archives in Olympia, Washington.

=== Image Visibility ===  

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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==   

These records may contain:

*The soldiers name and rank

*Months and days served

*Name and address of nearest relative

*Name and address of father and mother at time of enlistment  

== Collection Content ==  

=== Sample Images ===  

Image:Washington, World War 1 Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925DGS004996025 00074.jpg|Application for Equalized Compensation undated

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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==   

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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].  

== What Do I Do Next? ==  

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given.  The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.  

=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===  

*Use the names, age and residence to find census records including the 1910 and 1920 census. The 1930 also identifies World War I veterans  

*Look for discharge records. Many veterans registered their discharges at the local county courthouse

*Look for membership applications of the local American Legion Post     

*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct

=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===  

*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names

* [[Washington Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]

* Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1850-1907|1850-1907]] &#124; [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1907--Present|1907-Present]]

=== Related Family History Library Collections ===

*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/4092082 Washington, World War I veteran's compensation fund application records, 1921-1925]

*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3023957 Washington, World War I American Expeditionary Forces, deaths, 1917-1919]

*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/754901 Washington, World War I Selective Service System draft registration cards, 1917-1918]

=== Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections ===

*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1968530 World War I Draft Registration Cards]   

*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2996059 United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919]

*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/3346936 United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916-1939]

=== Related Digital Books ===

*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2748722  Louis Jacobin, comp and ed. ''With the colors, from Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties : an honor roll containing a pictorial record of the gallant and courageous men from northwestern Washington, U.S.A., who served in the world war, 1917-1918-1919.''Seattle, Washington : Peters Pub. Co, 1921.]

== Citing This Collection ==   

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