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 *The rank of the soldier.
-'''View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page (Hyperlink to browse) :'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "War or Disturbance" <br>⇒Select the appropriate "State name or surname range (NARA publication number)" which takes you to the images.
+=== View the Images ===
-Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
+View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|CID|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
+# Select '''War or Disturbance'''
+# Select '''State name or surname range (NARA publication number)''' to view the images.
-*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
+=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
-*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
+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]].
-*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
 == What Do I Do Next? ==