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*An index to compiled Delaware military service records is available at the Family History Library (Family History Library {{FHL|313512|title-id|disp=films 881617-20}}.) | *An index to compiled Delaware military service records is available at the Family History Library (Family History Library {{FHL|313512|title-id|disp=films 881617-20}}.) | ||
*The [http://go.footnote.com/civilwar_records Compiled Service Records | *The [http://go.footnote.com/civilwar_records Compiled Service Records] ($) (Footnote.com) for Union and Confederate soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Delaware are available online. In the future, these records will be [http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2007/nr07-41.html made available at no charge] through the National Archives web site. The service records are also available at no charge at [http://www.archives.gov/locations/archival-research.html National Archives research rooms]. For more information see [[Union Service and Pension Records]]. | ||
The compiled service records consist of an envelope containing card abstracts taken from muster rolls, returns, pay vouchers, and other records. Service records may provide rank, unit, date of enlistment, length of service, age, residence, and death date. | The compiled service records consist of an envelope containing card abstracts taken from muster rolls, returns, pay vouchers, and other records. Service records may provide rank, unit, date of enlistment, length of service, age, residence, and death date. |
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