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There are also Alabama World War I service records, prepared after the war:  
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. {{FHL|522878|item|disp=FHL fiche 644084 (first of 33 microfiche}} 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.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/522878?availability=Family%20History%20Library Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''World War I Service Records, 1918–1919''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990.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.]
 
*[http://digital.archives.alabama.gov/cdm/landingpage/collection/p17217coll3 Alabama World War I Service Cards Alabama State Archives]


'''Rosters. '''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. {{FHL|285556|item|disp=FHL fiche 6051244; book 973 M23s}} 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.
*Haulsee, W. M. ''Soldiers of the Great War''. Three Volumes. Washington, D.C.: Soldiers Record Pub. Association, 1920. {{FHL|285556|item|disp=FHL fiche 6051244; book 973 M23s Digital Images }} 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.


'''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:  
'''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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