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Record Type Military Service Forms
Collection years 1919
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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.

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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]

  • St. Joseph Stake, Globe Ward record, 1919

    St. Joseph Stake, Globe Ward record, 1919

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