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'''Key genealogical facts found in this collection are listed below:''' | '''Key genealogical facts found in this collection are listed below:''' | ||
[[Image:US Index to General Correspondence of the Record and Pension Office (10-0385) (11-1119) DGS 1527667 90.jpg|thumb|right | [[Image:US Index to General Correspondence of the Record and Pension Office (10-0385) (11-1119) DGS 1527667 90.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
*Name of soldier | *Name of soldier | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the Select a surname range which takes you to the images. | |||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | |||
The index cards are arranged by the name of the soldier or other subject of inquiry. Surnames are arranged alphabetically in a phonetic system. If the subject of inquiry was a military unit, it was generally filed under the name of its commanding officer. These records may lead to pension files and other helpful military records. | The index cards are arranged by the name of the soldier or other subject of inquiry. Surnames are arranged alphabetically in a phonetic system. If the subject of inquiry was a military unit, it was generally filed under the name of its commanding officer. These records may lead to pension files and other helpful military records. | ||