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==Online Resources ==
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*''See [[United States Military Online Genealogy Records]] for more resources.''
 
*'''1863-1866''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3349 Nevada Civil War Volunteers, 1863-1866] ($)  
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*'''1919-1953''' {{RecordSearch|4233301|Nevada, Military Discharge Records, 1919-1953}} at FamilySearch - [[Nevada, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
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===Online Resources ===
 
The [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records]] Wiki article provides more information on Federal military records and search strategies.
 
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3349 Nevada Civil War Volunteers, 1863-1866] ($)  
*'''1917-1940''' {{RecordSearch|2968245|United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Veterans Administration Master Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index  
*'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2729393|Nevada, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945}} at FamilySearch - [[Nevada, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2729393|Nevada, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945}} at FamilySearch - [[Nevada, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*[http://www.nvgenweb.org/WWII.txt Nevada Casualties of World War II]
*[http://www.nvgenweb.org/WWII.txt Nevada Casualties of World War II]
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*[http://www.vietvet.org/statewall/nevada/nv.htm The Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Nevada]  
*[http://www.vietvet.org/statewall/nevada/nv.htm The Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Nevada]  
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/military/vietnam-war/casualty-lists/nv-alpha.pdf Vietnam Conflict Casualty Lists - Nevada]
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/military/vietnam-war/casualty-lists/nv-alpha.pdf Vietnam Conflict Casualty Lists - Nevada]
<br>Many military records are available at the Family History Library, [http://www.archives.gov/ the National Archives], and other federal and state archives. See [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] for more information about federal military records and search strategies. For Nevada the following sources are helpful:


=== Forts and Camps  ===
=== Forts and Camps  ===
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Las_Vegas_Mormon_State_Historic_Park '''Fort Baker''']&nbsp;--1855 1858.  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Las_Vegas_Mormon_State_Historic_Park '''Fort Baker'''] --1855 1858.  
*'''Fort Carlin''' --1874-1888.  
*'''Fort Carlin''' --1874-1888.  
*[http://www.fortwiki.com/Fort_Churchill_(1) '''Fort Churchill''']&nbsp;--1860-1869.
*[http://www.fortwiki.com/Fort_Churchill_(1) '''Fort Churchill'''] --1860-1869.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1014955 extracted by Doreen Robinson, ''Fort Churchill, Nevada volunteers, 1863-1866.'' Pawtucket, Rhode Island : Quintin Publications, c2000]
*{{FSC|1014955|item|disp=extracted by Doreen Robinson, ''Fort Churchill, Nevada volunteers, 1863-1866.'' Pawtucket, Rhode Island : Quintin Publications, c2000}}
*[http://nvshpo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=218&Itemid=9 '''Fort Halleck'''] -- Textual records of this fort, 1864-1886, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).  
*[http://nvshpo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=218&Itemid=9 '''Fort Halleck'''] -- Textual records of this fort, 1864-1886, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).  
*[http://nvshpo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=258&Itemid=9 '''Fort McDermitt'''] -- Textual records of this fort, 1865-1889, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).  
*[http://nvshpo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=258&Itemid=9 '''Fort McDermitt'''] -- Textual records of this fort, 1865-1889, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).  
*[http://www.corpsfuds.org/php/siteindex.php?site=J09NV1126&state=Nevada '''Fort McGarry''']&nbsp;--1867-1868, an abandoned military post in northwestern Nevada, on todays Summit Lake Indian Reservation.  
*[http://www.corpsfuds.org/php/siteindex.php?site=J09NV1126&state=Nevada '''Fort McGarry'''] --1867-1868, an abandoned military post in northwestern Nevada, on todays Summit Lake Indian Reservation.  
*[http://www.webpanda.com/white_pine_county/historical_society/ft_ruby.htm '''Fort Ruby'''] -- 1862-1869, [http://www.webpanda.com/white_pine_county/historical_society/ft_ruby.htm History of the Fort]  
*[http://www.webpanda.com/white_pine_county/historical_society/ft_ruby.htm '''Fort Ruby'''] -- 1862-1869, [http://www.webpanda.com/white_pine_county/historical_society/ft_ruby.htm History of the Fort]  
*[http://www.fortwiki.com/Camp_Winfield_Scott_(1) '''Camp Winfield Scott''']--1866-1871
*[http://www.fortwiki.com/Camp_Winfield_Scott_(1) '''Camp Winfield Scott''']--1866-1871
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=== References  ===
=== References  ===


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1210984 ''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes 1850-1890''. By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press Publishing Co., Missoula, Montana C. 2003. FHL 970.1 M583e]
*{{FSC|1210984|item|disp=''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes 1850-1890''. By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press Publishing Co., Missoula, Montana C. 2003. FS Library 970.1 M583e}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/708148 compiled by Nevada Historical Society, Reno, Nevada. ''Revised and complete roster of Nevada veterans, Civil War, Spanish American War, Nevada National Guards to 1914, State Militia, Home Guards.'' ]
*{{FSC|708148|item|disp=compiled by Nevada Historical Society, Reno, Nevada. ''Revised and complete roster of Nevada veterans, Civil War, Spanish American War, Nevada National Guards to 1914, State Militia, Home Guards.'' }}


=== Mexican War (1846-1848)  ===
=== Mexican War (1846-1848)  ===
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The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <br>  
The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <br>  


*''Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926''. (NARA T317). {{FHL|0537000|item|disp=FHL films 0537000–13}} Alphabetically arranged and includes the veteran’s name, rank, and unit; names of dependents; date of filing and application; certificate numbers; act filed under; and state from which application was made. Also available at:<br>
*''Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926''. (NARA T317). {{FSC|0537000|item|disp=FS Library films 0537000–13}} Alphabetically arranged and includes the veteran’s name, rank, and unit; names of dependents; date of filing and application; certificate numbers; act filed under; and state from which application was made. Also available at:<br>


*'''1887-1926''' {{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Mexican War Pension Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1887-1926''' {{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Mexican War Pension Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
([[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection.]])<br>
([[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection.]])<br>


*Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans&nbsp;: A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C.&nbsp;: 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. {{FSC|1854496|item|disp=FS Catalog 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]].
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]].
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[[Nevada, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Nevada, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
[[Nevada, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Nevada, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records]]


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1804548 Diane E. Greene.'' Nevada Civil War claims : legislative reports, 1888-1900.''Westminster, Maryland : Heritage Books, Inc., c2008]
*{{FSC|1804548|item|disp=Diane E. Greene.'' Nevada Civil War claims : legislative reports, 1888-1900.''Westminster, Maryland : Heritage Books, Inc., c2008}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/707487 Eleanor Slagle, comp, ''Nevada veterans, Civil War'' ]
*{{FSC|707487|item|disp=Eleanor Slagle, comp, ''Nevada veterans, Civil War'' }}


=== Spanish American War ===
=== Spanish American War ===
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World War I was a global war fought on multiple continents with several nations involved. Over four million men and women served from the United States.  
World War I was a global war fought on multiple continents with several nations involved. Over four million men and women served from the United States.  


*United States. Selective Service System. Nevada, World War I ''Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards'', 1917-1918. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{FHL|378717|title-id|disp=FHL film 1711534 (first of 7)}}. Also available at:
*United States. Selective Service System. Nevada, World War I ''Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards'', 1917-1918. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{FSC|378717|title-id|disp=FS Library film 1711534 (first of 7)}}. Also available at:


*'''1917-1918''' {{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1917-1918''' {{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
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See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information.  
See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information.  


*Biographical sketches of soldiers who lost their lives during the war are in Nevada's Golden Stars. Reno: Nevada Adjutant General's Office 1924; {{FHL|20940|title-id|disp=FHL film 1000195 item 2}}.<br>
*Biographical sketches of soldiers who lost their lives during the war are in Nevada's Golden Stars. Reno: Nevada Adjutant General's Office 1924; {{FSC|20940|title-id|disp=FS Library film 1000195 item 2}}.<br>


=== World War II (1941-1945)  ===
=== World War II (1941-1945)  ===


''' Draft Registrations'''
''' Draft Registrations'''
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2729393 Nevada, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945]
 
On 16 September 1940, President Roosevelt signed into law the first peacetime Selective Service Act. During WWII, the Selective Service System conducted '''six draft registrations'''; these records are held collectively in two groupings at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, MO. The registrations are part of Record Group 147 [https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/147.html Records of the Selective Service System.] From December, 1942 to August, 1945 no enlistments were allowed. The  Selective Service became the only way men entered the service for the remainder of the war.
 
*'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2729393|Nevada, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945}}


''' Fourth Registration '''
''' Fourth Registration '''
*On April 27, 1942, the Selective Service conducted the fourth of six draft registrations related to WWII. The "World War II Selective Service Draft Cards: Fourth Registration, 1942" is often referred to as the “Old Man’s Registration” or the “Old Man’s Draft" because it included men with a date of birth from April 28, 1877 to February 16, 1897. Since there is overlap in the WWI and WWII Selective Service registration, men born in the years 1877 to 1900 may have registered twice and have both WWII and WWI draft records.  
*On April 27, 1942, the Selective Service conducted the fourth of six draft registrations related to WWII. The "World War II Selective Service Draft Cards: Fourth Registration, 1942" is often referred to as the “Old Man’s Registration” or the “Old Man’s Draft" because it included men with a date of birth from April 28, 1877 to February 16, 1897. Since there is overlap in the WWI and WWII Selective Service registration, men born in the years 1877 to 1900 may have registered twice and have both WWII and WWI draft records.  


*'''1942''' {{RecordSearch|1339071|United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Image Browse)}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
*'''1942''' {{RecordSearch|1339071|United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Image Browse)}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
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[[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.


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2330658 United States Adjutant General's Office. ''World War II honor list of dead and missing. State of Nevada'' Washington D.C. : War Dept., 1946]
*{{FSC|2330658|item|disp=United States Adjutant General's Office. ''World War II honor list of dead and missing. State of Nevada'' Washington D.C. : War Dept., 1946}}


=== Korean War (1950–1953)  ===
=== Korean War (1950–1953)  ===
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=== Militia - National Guard ===
=== Militia - National Guard ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/650651 ''Annual reports, 1865-1930.'']
*{{FSC|650651|item|disp=''Annual reports, 1865-1930.''}}


=== Cemetery Records ===
=== Cemetery Records ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/75857 Diane E. Greene, comp. ''Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada : April 1990-February 1995.''Boulder City, Nevada : D.E. Greene, 1995. FHL 979.313/B1 V3gs]
*Diane E. Greene, comp. ''Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada : April 1990-February 1995.''Boulder City, Nevada : D.E. Greene, 1995. {{FSC|75857|item|disp=FS Library 979.313/B1 V3gs}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1062984 Diane E. Greene. ''Civil War veterans buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Nevada. ''Boulder City, Nevada : D.E. Greene, c2002. FHL 979.3135 V3g]
*{{FSC|1062984|item|disp=Diane E. Greene. ''Civil War veterans buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Nevada. ''Boulder City, Nevada : D.E. Greene, c2002. FS Library 979.3135 V3g}}
*{{FSC|183528|item|disp=Graves registration records : G.A.R. and Spanish-American War veterans buried in Nevada}}


=== Repositories  ===
=== Repositories  ===


The [http://nsla.nevadaculture.org/ '''Nevada State Library and Archives''']&nbsp;has an excellent collection of military records, including:  
The [http://nsla.nevadaculture.org/ '''Nevada State Library and Archives'''] has an excellent collection of military records, including:  


*Muster rolls from the 1860's to 1902  
*Muster rolls from the 1860's to 1902  
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