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{{United States HR Infobox  
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|title=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Military Servicemen in World War I Records (United States), 1919
|title=United States, Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Military Servicemen in World War I Records, 1919
|location=United States
|location=United States
| record_type = Military Service Forms
| record_type = Military Service Forms
| start_year = 1919
| start_year = 1917
| end_year =  
| end_year = 1919
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| FS_URL_01 = [[World War I United States Military Records, 1917 to 1918]]
| FS_URL_02 = [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]
| FS_URL_02 = [[Beginning United States World War I Research]]
| FS_URL_03 = [[United States Record Finder]]
| FS_URL_03 = [[US Military Basic Search Strategies]]  
| FS_URL_04 = [[U. S. Immigration Records: Finding the Town of Origin]]
| FS_URL_04 = [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]]  
| FS_URL_05 = [[United States Online Genealogy Records]]
| FS_URL_05 = [[Latter-day Saint Military Records]]
| FS_URL_06 = [[United States Online Learning]]
| FS_URL_06 = [[Latter-day Saint Record Finder]]
| FS_URL_07 = [[Latter-day Saint Military Records]]
| FS_URL_07 = [[American Expeditionary Forces Table of Organization, 1917-1919]]
| FS_URL_08 = [[Beginning United States World War I Research]]
| FS_URL_08 = [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]]
| FS_URL_09 = [[World War I United States Military Records, 1917 to 1918]]  
| FS_URL_09 = [[United States Record Finder]]
| FS_URL_10 = [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]]  
| FS_URL_10 = [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]
| FS_URL_11 = [[US Military Basic Search Strategies]]
| FS_URL_12 = [[Latter-day Saint Record Finder]]
| FS_URL_13 = [[American Expeditionary Forces Table of Organization, 1917-1919]]
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
{{Image Visibility}}
{{Image Visibility}}
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
The following information may be found in these records:
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=== Sample Image ===
=== Sample Image ===
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Image:United States, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Military Servicemen in World War I Records, 1919.jpg|St. Joseph Stake, Globe Ward record, 1919
Image:United States, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Military Servicemen in World War I Records, 1919.jpg|1919 Military Record
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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:
*Soldier's name
*The soldier's name
*Home town
*The age of the soldier
*The rank of the solider
=== Search the Index ===
=== Search the Index ===
{{Search Collection Link | CID=CID3042104}}
{{Search Collection Link
| CID=CID3042104
}}
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
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 [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
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 [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
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=== 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
*Add any new information to your records
*If available, check the image for additional information
*Use age at time of enlistment to locate birth certificate
*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
*Use information found in the record to find death record
*Record entries for other people with the same surname to identify possible relationships
*Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
*The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
*Try searching by surname only
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
*Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
*If available, search another collection for the locality
*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
{{HR Helps US|where=US}}
The following articles will help you research your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]].
* [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]]
* [[US Military Basic Search Strategies]]
* [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]]
* [[United States Record Finder]]
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]
 
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*{{FSC|243663|item|disp=Record of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : who have entered military service of the United States and its allies up to December 31, 1919}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/243663 Record of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : who have entered military service of the United States and its allies up to December 31, 1919]
 
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards,1917-1918}}
*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards,1917-1918}}
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*{{RecordSearch|2968245|United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940}}
*{{RecordSearch|2968245|United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940}}
*{{RecordSearch|2996059|United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919}}
*{{RecordSearch|2996059|United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919}}
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
*{{FSC|170948|item|disp=Noble Warrum. ''Utah in the World War : the men behind the guns and the men and women behind the men behind the guns.'' Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah State Council of Defense, 1924}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/170948 Noble Warrum. ''Utah in the World War : the men behind the guns and the men and women behind the men behind the guns.'' Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah State Council of Defense, 1924]
*{{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}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2170860 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]
 
== 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 index is a record of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had entered the Military Service from the United States and Canada up to December 31, 1919. Forms were sent to local wards and branches to identify members serving.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and 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]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of soldier
  • Age at enlistment
  • Date of enlistment
  • Class of service
  • Priesthood
  • Stake and ward

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Image[edit | edit source]

  • 1919 Military Record

    1919 Military Record

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

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The soldier's name
  • The age of the soldier
  • The rank of the solider

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

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]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use age at time of enlistment to locate birth certificate
  • Use information found in the record to find death record
  • Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records
  • Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records

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
  • Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby counties
  • Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in the United States.

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Digital Library[edit | edit source]

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.

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