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== What is in This Collection? == | == 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. | |||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
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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 undated | ||
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== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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* [[Washington Record Finder]] | * [[Washington Record Finder]] | ||
* [[Washington Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Washington Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
* Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1850-1907|1850-1907]] | * Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1850-1907|1850-1907]] | [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1907--Present|1907-Present]] | ||
== Other FamilySearch Collections == | == Other FamilySearch Collections == | ||
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=== FamilySearch Catalog === | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
* | *[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] | ||
=== FamilySearch Historical Records === | === FamilySearch Historical Records === | ||
* | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1968530 World War I Draft Registration Cards] | ||
* | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2968245 Veteran's Administration Master Index] | ||
* | *[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] | ||
=== FamilySearch Digital Library === | === FamilySearch Digital Library === | ||
* | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2577246 Willis Rowland Skillman. ''The A.E.F : who they were, what they did, how they did it.'' Philadelphia : G.W. Jacobs, ©1920] | ||
* | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/488858 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] | ||
* | *[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.] | ||
* | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2013868 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?] | ||
* | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1354019 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-?] | ||
* | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2013867 ''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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| Record Type | Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Record |
| Collection years | 1921-1925 |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch provides images and indexes subject to contractual limitations and changes. Access to images and indexes may vary. Some collections may only have partial indexes without images. See Restrictions for Viewing Images for details.
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]
Application Card 1922
Record of Service 1922
Application for Equalized Compensation undated
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.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
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]
- Add any new information to your records
- 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?[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 research your family in the state of Washington.
- US Military Basic Search Strategies
- Beginning Research in United States Military Records
- Beginning United States World War I Research
- Washington Guided Research
- Washington Record Finder
- Washington Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1907 | 1907-Present
Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
- Washington, World War I veteran's compensation fund application records, 1921-1925
- Washington, World War I American Expeditionary Forces, deaths, 1917-1919
- Washington, World War I Selective Service System draft registration cards, 1917-1918
FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]
- World War I Draft Registration Cards
- Veteran's Administration Master Index
- United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919
- United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916-1939
FamilySearch Digital Library[edit | edit source]
- Willis Rowland Skillman. The A.E.F : who they were, what they did, how they did it. Philadelphia : G.W. Jacobs, ©1920
- 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
- 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.
- 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?
- 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-?
- 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, 1917-1918-1919Yakima, Washington,1919
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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