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== What is in This Collection?  ==
== What is in This Collection?  ==
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.


This index is a record of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had entered the Military Service of the United States and its Allies up to December 31, 1919.
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== 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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'''Birth and Christening'''
* Name of soldier
* Name of soldier
* Age at enlistment
* Age at enlistment
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* Priesthood
* Priesthood
* Stake and ward
* Stake and ward
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== Collection Content  ==
== Collection Content  ==
=== 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|1919 Military Record
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
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*The soldier's name
*Soldier's name
*The age of the soldier
*Home town
*The rank of the solider
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=== 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]].
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== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Use age at time of enlistment to locate birth certificate
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards,1917-1918}}
*{{RecordSearch|3028759|Utah, World War I Service Questionnaires, 1914-1918}}
*{{RecordSearch|3041286|Utah, World War I Army Servicemen Records Abstracts, 1914-1918}}
*{{RecordSearch|2968245|United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940}}
*{{RecordSearch|2996059|United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919}}
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*{{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}}
*{{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}}
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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]

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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

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

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Soldier's name
  • Home town

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
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
  • Record entries for other people with the same surname to identify possible relationships

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Try searching by surname only
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
  • If available, search another collection for the locality

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