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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.
This is a collection of department of Veterans Affairs bonus records and 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 ===


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==   
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==   
These records may contain:
These records may contain:
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*The soldiers name and rank
*The soldiers name and rank
*Months and days served
*Months and days served
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*Name and address of nearest relative
*Name and address of nearest relative
*Name and address of father and mother at time of enlistment  
*Name and address of father and mother at time of enlistment  
 
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== Collection Content ==  
== Collection Content ==  
=== Sample Images ===  
=== Sample Images ===  
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Image:Washington, World War 1 Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925DGS004996025 00074.jpg|Application for Equalized Compensation undated
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=== Inventory ===
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see [[Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records - Inventory]]


== How Do I Search This Collection? ==   
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==   
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=== 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]].  
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==  
== What Do I Do Next? ==  
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.  
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? ===  
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===  
*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  
*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 discharge records. Many veterans registered their discharges at the local county courthouse
*Look for membership applications of the local American Legion Post     
*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
*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? ===  
=== 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 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
*Search the records of the town where he was born and nearby localities for family
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Washington, United States Genealogy|Washington]].
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[Washington, United States Genealogy|Washington]].
* [[US Military Basic Search Strategies]]
* [[US Military Basic Search Strategies]]
* [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]]
* [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]]
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* [[GuidedResearch:Washington|Washington Guided Research]]
* [[GuidedResearch:Washington|Washington Guided Research]]
* [[Washington Record Finder]]
* [[Washington Record Finder]]
* [[Washington Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Washington Research Tips and Strategies]]
* Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1850-1907|1850-1907]] &#124; [[Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1907--Present|1907-Present]]
* 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 ==
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
 
=== 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]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/781654 Clallam County, World War I personnel records : 1917-1919]
 
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*{{RecordSearch|1968530|World War I Draft Registration Cards}}
*{{RecordSearch|2968245|Veteran's Administration Master Index}}
*{{RecordSearch|2996059|United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919}}
*{{RecordSearch|3346936|United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916-1939}}
 
=== 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/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]
*[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 Description
Record Type Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Record
Collection years 1921-1925
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What is in This Collection?

This is a collection of department of Veterans Affairs bonus records and 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.

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

Index and Image Visibility

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

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

Sample Images

  • Application Card 1922

    Application Card 1922

  • Record of Service 1922

    Record of Service 1922

  • Application for Equalized Compensation undated

    Application for Equalized Compensation undated

Inventory

For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records - Inventory

How Do I Search This Collection?

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

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?

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?

  • 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?

  • 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

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Washington.

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:
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