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== What is in This Collection?  ==
This collection contains a name file to casualty information about Army personnel and their dependents who died or were injured worldwide. The records are from Record Group 407: Records of the Adjutant General's Office. Also known as the U.S. Army. Casualty Information System, 1/1/1961-12/1981 This collection has 293,858 records. The file was acquired from the National Archives, "Access to Archival Databases" (AAD).


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
== Record Description  ==
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This collection contains a name file to casualty information about Army personnel and their dependents who died or were injured worldwide. The records are from Record Group 407: Records of the Adjutant General's Office. Also known as the U.S. Army. Casuality Information System, 1/1/1961-12/1981 This collection has 293,858 records. The file was acquired from the National Archives, "Access to Archival Databases" (AAD).
 
== Record Content  ==
 
Information found in this collection may include:


== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
*Name  
*Name  
*Age or birth date  
*Age or birth date  
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*Category of casualty  
*Category of casualty  
*Category of personnel
*Category of personnel
== Collection Content ==
Sample of indexed information:
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|Name
|John C Smith
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|Event Type
|Death
|-
|Event Date
|28 May 1968
|-
|Event Place
|Vietnam, Republic Of
|-
|Casualty Category
|Non-Battle Dead
|-
|Casualty Status Note
|Non-Hostile Dead: Died Of Wounds/Injury
|-
|Casualty Number
|2340
|-
|Military Classification or Dependant
|Enlisted Personnel
|-
|Military Category
|Active Duty Army
|-
|Military Rank
|Private First Class
|-
|Military Specialty
|Light Weapons Infantry (ARMY)
|-
|Marital Status
|Unknown
|-
|Gender
|Unknown
|-
|Race
|Negro
|-
|Birth Date
|1949
|-
|Residence Place
|Illinois
|-
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== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*The name of your ancestor
*The birth date of your ancestor
*The home state where your ancestor lived
*The names family members and their relationships
=== Search the Index ===
{{Search Collection Link
| CID=CID2110784
}}
=== 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]].
== What Do I Do Next?  ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*Use the birth date or age of your ancestor to obtain a birth certificate
*The country and town of residence could lead you to funeral, memorial service or burial information
=== 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 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 ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]].
* [[US Military Basic Search Strategies]]
* [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]]
* [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]]
* [[United States Record Finder]]
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]


== How to Use the Record  ==
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
 
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
 
*Name
*Birth date
*Home state
 
=== Search the Collection  ===
 
'''To search the collection by name:'''<br>Fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life.
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.
 
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
 
=== Using the Information  ===
 
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. For example:
 
*Use the birthdate or age of your ancestor to obtain a birth certificate.
*The country and town of residence could lead you to funeral, memorial service or burial information.
 
== Related Websites  ==
 
[http://aad.archives.gov/aad/series-description.jsp?s=533 NARA Series Description]
 
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
 
*[[United States]]
*[[United States Vietnam War 1964 to 1972]]
 
== How You Can Contribute  ==
 
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==Citations for This Collection==
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.
 
'''Collection Citation''':<br>
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'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br>
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
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=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===


== 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.
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Record Type Casualties
Record Group RG 407: Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1917-
Collection years 1961-1981
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What is in This Collection?

This collection contains a name file to casualty information about Army personnel and their dependents who died or were injured worldwide. The records are from Record Group 407: Records of the Adjutant General's Office. Also known as the U.S. Army. Casualty Information System, 1/1/1961-12/1981 This collection has 293,858 records. The file was acquired from the National Archives, "Access to Archival Databases" (AAD).

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

Index and Image Visibility

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name
  • Age or birth date
  • Home state and city of record (if known)
  • Date of casualty
  • Category of casualty
  • Category of personnel

Collection Content

Sample of indexed information:

John C Smith United States Casualties of Army Personnel, Dependents and Civilian Employees
Name John C Smith
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 May 1968
Event Place Vietnam, Republic Of
Casualty Category Non-Battle Dead
Casualty Status Note Non-Hostile Dead: Died Of Wounds/Injury
Casualty Number 2340
Military Classification or Dependant Enlisted Personnel
Military Category Active Duty Army
Military Rank Private First Class
Military Specialty Light Weapons Infantry (ARMY)
Marital Status Unknown
Gender Unknown
Race Negro
Birth Date 1949
Residence Place Illinois

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The birth date of your ancestor
  • The home state where your ancestor lived
  • The names family members and their relationships

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the birth date or age of your ancestor to obtain a birth certificate
  • The country and town of residence could lead you to funeral, memorial service or burial information

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 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

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

Other FamilySearch Collections

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

FamilySearch Catalog

FamilySearch Historical Records

FamilySearch Digital Library

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.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
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