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| Inventory = [[Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records - Inventory|Inventory]]
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| RW_URL_01 =[https://www.sos.wa.gov/legacy/ww1/ World War I Soldiers Remembered Washington State Library and State Archives.]
| RW_URL_01 =[https://www.sos.wa.gov/legacy/ww1/ World War I Soldiers Remembered Washington State Library and State Archives.]
| RW_URL_02 =[https://www.sos.wa.gov/legacy/ww1/records2.aspx World War I Soldiers Remembered Service Records]  
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| RW_URL_09 =[https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/ United States World War I Centennial Commission]
| RW_URL_09 =[https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/ United States World War I Centennial Commission]
| RW_URL_10 =[https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/ww1-records Millions of World War I Records]  
| RW_URL_10 =[https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/ww1-records Millions of World War I Records]  
| custodian =[https://www.sos.wa.gov/archives/ Washington State Archives]  
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== What is in This Collection? ==  
== What is in This Collection? ==  
This is a collection of department of Veterans Affairs bonus records and 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.
This collection contains World War I Veteran’s application records from the state of Washington, 1921-1925. Digital images of originals are held at the Washington State Archives in Olympia, Washington.
 
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==   
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==   
These records may contain:
These records may contain:
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*The soldiers name and rank
*The soldiers name and rank
*Months and days served
*Months and days served
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*Name and address of nearest relative
*Name and address of nearest relative
*Name and address of father and mother at time of enlistment  
*Name and address of father and mother at time of enlistment  
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== Collection Content ==  
== Collection Content ==  
=== Sample Images ===  
=== Sample Images ===  
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Image:World War I Veteran’s application records from the state of Washington, 1921-1925DGS004996025 00039.jpg|Application Card 1922
Image:World War I Veteran’s application records from the state of Washington, 1921-1925DGS004996025 00039.jpg|Application Card
Image:Washington, World War 1 Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925DGS004996025.jpg|Record of Service 1922
Image:Washington, World War 1 Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925DGS004996025.jpg|Record of Service
Image:Washington, World War 1 Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925DGS004996025 00074.jpg|Application for Equalized Compensation undated
Image:Washington, World War 1 Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925DGS004996025 00074.jpg|Application for Equalized Compensation
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=== Inventory ===
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see [[Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records - Inventory]]


== How Do I Search This Collection? ==   
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==   
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*State where he enlisted
*State where he enlisted
*Identify the date and place of the event
*Identify the date and place of the event
 
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== What Do I Do Next? ==  
== 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.  
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? ===  
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===  
*Add any new information to your records
*Use the names, age and residence to find census records including the 1910 and 1920 census.
*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 discharge records. Many veterans registered their discharges at the local county courthouse
*Look with the local American Legion Post for  membership applications.   
*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
*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? ===  
=== 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
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
*Search the records of the town where he was born and nearby localities for family
*Search the records of the town where he was born and nearby localities for family
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[Washington, United States Genealogy|Washington]].
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Washington, United States Genealogy|Washington]].
* [[US Military Basic Search Strategies]]
* [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]]
* [[Beginning United States World War I Research]]
* [[GuidedResearch:Washington|Washington Guided Research]]
* [[GuidedResearch:Washington|Washington Guided Research]]
* [[Washington Record Finder]]
* [[Washington Record Finder]]
* [[Washington Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Washington Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1850-1907|1850-1907]] {{!}} [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1907--Present|1907-Present]]
* Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1850-1907|1850-1907]] &#124; [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1907--Present|1907-Present]]
 
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*{{FSC|754901|item|disp=Washington, World War I Selective Service System draft registration cards, 1917-1918}}
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*{{RecordSearch|1968530|World War I Draft Registration Cards}}
*{{RecordSearch|2968245|Veteran's Administration Master Index}}
*{{RecordSearch|2996059|United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919}}
*{{RecordSearch|3346936|United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916-1939}}
 
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
*{{FSC|2577246|item|disp= Willis Rowland Skillman. ''The A.E.F : who they were, what they did, how they did it.'' Philadelphia : G.W. Jacobs, ©1920}}
*{{FSC|2170860|item|disp=Army War College (U.S.). Historical Section. ''Order of battle of the United States land forces in the World War : American expeditionary forces. Divisions'' Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1931}}
*{{FSC|488858|item|disp=Hermine Scholz ; with accompanying chapter by Richard J. Sommers, '' World War I manuscripts : the World War I survey'' Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania : U.S. Army Military History Institute, 1986}}
 
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*{{FSC|2013868|item|disp=David H. Dickson, ''An honor roll containing a pictorial record of the gallant and courageous men from Kittitas County, Washington, U.S.A., who served in the Great War 1917-1918-1919'' Ellensburg, Washington : , 1920?}}
*{{FSC|1354019|item|disp=William H. Mason, ''Snohomish County in the war : the part played in the Great War by the soldiers, sailors, marines and patriotic civilians of Snohomish County, Washington, U.S.A.'' Everett, Washington : Mason Pub., 192-?}}
*{{FSC|2013867|item|disp=''An Honor roll containing a pictorial record of the gallant and courageous men from Yakima County, Washington, U.S.A. : who served in the great war, 1917-1918-1919''Yakima, Washington,1919}}


== Citing This Collection ==   
== Citing This Collection ==   
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.  
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.  
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains World War I Veteran’s application records from the state of Washington, 1921-1925. Digital images of originals are held at the Washington State Archives in Olympia, Washington.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

These records may contain:

  • The soldiers name and rank
  • Months and days served
  • Place and date of induction
  • His company
  • His discharge date
  • Date and place of birth
  • His present occupation
  • Name and address of nearest relative
  • Name and address of father and mother at time of enlistment

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the soldier
  • State where he enlisted
  • Identify the date and place of the event


Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches


View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

  1. Select first browse level
  2. Select next browse level
  3. Select final browse level to view the images.


Longer coding is used when the link is to a catalog record that lists references to multiple catalog records:


How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

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?[edit | edit source]

  • Use the names, age and residence to find census records including the 1910 and 1920 census.
  • Look for discharge records. Many veterans registered their discharges at the local county courthouse.
  • Look with the local American Legion Post for membership applications.
  • 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?[edit | edit source]

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Search the records of the town where he was born and nearby localities for family

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Washington.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation
"Washington, World War 1 Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925" Database, or Images, or Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : publication date. Custodian.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
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How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]

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