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== World War I (1917–1918) == | == World War I (1917–1918) == | ||
World War I draft registration cards for men ages 18 to 45 may list the person’s address, birth date, birthplace (city and state), race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. All men ages 18 to 45 were required to register. However, not all registrants served in the war. These records are indexed at [[Www.ancestry.com|Ancestry]]. For Alabama records, also see: | '''World War I draft registration cards''' for men ages 18 to 45 may list the person’s address, birth date, birthplace (city and state), race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. All men ages 18 to 45 were required to register. However, not all registrants served in the war. These records are indexed at [[Www.ancestry.com|Ancestry]]. For Alabama records, also see: | ||
*United States. Selective Service System. ''Alabama, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 87 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1509347 films beginning with 1509347].) | *United States. Selective Service System. ''Alabama, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 87 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1509347 films beginning with 1509347].) | ||
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*United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=641275&disp=List+of+World+War+One+draft+board+maps%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 1498803].) Birmingham is the third map on the film. | *United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=641275&disp=List+of+World+War+One+draft+board+maps%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 1498803].) Birmingham is the third map on the film. | ||
There are also Alabama World War I service records, prepared after the war: | '''Service records. '''There are also Alabama World War I service records, prepared after the war: | ||
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''World War I Service Records, 1918–1919''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (On 33 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1644084 films beginning with 1644084].) These records are arranged alphabetically and usually contain the person’s name, race, residence, place of birth (city and state), age or date of birth, enlistment or induction date, service and rank information, wounds, date of service overseas, discharge date, disability, and remarks. | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''World War I Service Records, 1918–1919''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (On 33 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1644084 films beginning with 1644084].) These records are arranged alphabetically and usually contain the person’s name, race, residence, place of birth (city and state), age or date of birth, enlistment or induction date, service and rank information, wounds, date of service overseas, discharge date, disability, and remarks. | ||
For a published roster of soldiers who died in the war see: | '''Rosters. '''For a published roster of soldiers who died in the war see: | ||
* | *Haulsee, W. M. ''Soldiers of the Great War''. Three Volumes. Washington, D.C.: Soldiers Record Pub. Association, 1920. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=285556&disp=Soldiers+of+the+great+war%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 973 M23s; fiche 6051244].) Alabama soldiers are listed in volume one, pages 71–95. This section gives the soldier’s name, residence, rank, and cause of death, and includes pictures. | ||
[http://www.archives.state.al.us/goldstar/info.html Alabama Gold Star Files] | '''Casualties.''' The [http://www.archives.state.al.us/goldstar/info.html Alabama Gold Star Files] is a free database that lists service people who died during the war, or who had been awarded distinguished service recognition. The name "Gold Star" was derived from the gold stars awarded to mothers of service people who lost their lives. Information for this database was supplied by relatives of the deceased individual. Photos and newspaper articles may be included. The amount of information may vary, including: | ||
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== World War II (1941–1945) == | == World War II (1941–1945) == | ||