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Many military records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, the National Archives—Denver Branch, and the Utah State Archives. The Family History Library also has military histories for the various military engagements. The [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline ]]provides more information on federal military records and search strategies.
Many military records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, the National Archives—Denver Branch, and the Utah State Archives. The Family History Library also has military histories for the various military engagements. The [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline provides]] more information on federal military records and search strategies.


=== The Mexican War and the Mormon Battalion (1846-1848) ===
=== The Mexican War and the Mormon Battalion (1846-1848) ===
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Gottfredson, Peter. ''History of Indian Depredations in Utah.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Skelton, 1919. (FHL book 979.2 F3g; film 1421844 item 10.) This source contains accounts from histories, diaries, newspaper files, and interviews. It identifies many of the settlers who were killed during the Indian wars. This book is indexed in:
Gottfredson, Peter. ''History of Indian Depredations in Utah.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Skelton, 1919. (FHL book 979.2 F3g; film 1421844 item 10.) This source contains accounts from histories, diaries, newspaper files, and interviews. It identifies many of the settlers who were killed during the Indian wars. This book is indexed in:


''Index to History of Indian Depredations in Utah ''[by] Peter Gottfredson. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Historical Society, 1942. (FHL book 979.2 F3g index.)
''Index to History of Indian Depredations in Utah''[by] Peter Gottfredson. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Historical Society, 1942. (FHL book 979.2 F3g index.)


=== The Utah War (1857-1861) ===
=== The Utah War (1857-1861) ===
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Mabey, Charles R. ''The Utah Batteries: A History. [Spanish American War 1898]'' Salt Lake City, Utah: n.p., 1900. (FHL book 979.2 M2m; film 1000615 item 5.) This book includes each soldier's name and place of residence at time of enlistment.
Mabey, Charles R. ''The Utah Batteries: A History. [Spanish American War 1898]'' Salt Lake City, Utah: n.p., 1900. (FHL book 979.2 M2m; film 1000615 item 5.) This book includes each soldier's name and place of residence at time of enlistment.


The pension index for soldiers from this war are found with the Civil War Pension indexes. See the [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline ]]for information on this index.
The pension index for soldiers from this war are found with the Civil War Pension indexes. See the [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline for]] information on this index.


=== Mexican Border Campaign (1916-1917) ===
=== Mexican Border Campaign (1916-1917) ===
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Utah State Archives and Records Service. ''Inventory, Military Department, Record Group 027, Microfilms and Microfiche''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Archives, 1981. (FHL book 979.2 M2.) This gives the accession number, title, period covered, subject, and geography covered by the records.
Utah State Archives and Records Service. ''Inventory, Military Department, Record Group 027, Microfilms and Microfiche''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Archives, 1981. (FHL book 979.2 M2.) This gives the accession number, title, period covered, subject, and geography covered by the records.


Many records are also located at the Family History Library. Histories of each war are available. This outline gives some of the records for Utah. More will be listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:
Many records are also located at the Family History Library. Histories of each war are available. This outline gives some of the records for Utah. More will be listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:


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http://historyresearch.utah.gov/agencyhistories/1788.html
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