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''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes 1850-1890''. By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press publishing Co., Missoula, Montana. C. 2003 ISBN 0-87842-468-7<br> | ''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes 1850-1890''. By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press publishing Co., Missoula, Montana. C. 2003 ISBN 0-87842-468-7<br> | ||
== | == Civil War (1861-1865) == | ||
[[Image:{{Battle of Lawrence, Kansas}}]]<br> | [[Image:{{Battle of Lawrence, Kansas}}]]<br> | ||
See [[Kansas in the Civil War|Kansas in the Civil War]] for information about Kansas Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Kansas regiments involved in the Civil War. | See [[Kansas in the Civil War|Kansas in the Civil War]] for information about Kansas Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Kansas regiments involved in the Civil War. | ||
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== | == World War I (1917-1918) == | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''Kansas, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{FHL|746978|title-id|disp=(On Family History Library films beginning with 1643420.)}} | United States. Selective Service System. ''Kansas, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{FHL|746978|title-id|disp=(On Family History Library films beginning with 1643420.)}} | ||
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[http://www.kshs.org/genealogists/military/index.htm Kansas Historical Society] has an online index to their "state bonus," or "bounty claims," records for World War I veterans, their widows, and orphans. These records might include name, rank, physical description, age, character, vocation, nativity, and battles or skirmishes in which the veteran participated. | [http://www.kshs.org/genealogists/military/index.htm Kansas Historical Society] has an online index to their "state bonus," or "bounty claims," records for World War I veterans, their widows, and orphans. These records might include name, rank, physical description, age, character, vocation, nativity, and battles or skirmishes in which the veteran participated. | ||
'''The Kansas State Guard''' | |||
Prior to 1917 the citizens of Kansas did not give much thought to having local troops to protect municipal and industrial properties. Once the United States entered World War I, it was thought that the National Guard offered ample protection against activities of alien sympathizers. Exagerated claims of sabotage, originating with stories published in Eastern newspapers soon excited the local citizenry. <br> | Prior to 1917 the citizens of Kansas did not give much thought to having local troops to protect municipal and industrial properties. Once the United States entered World War I, it was thought that the National Guard offered ample protection against activities of alien sympathizers. Exagerated claims of sabotage, originating with stories published in Eastern newspapers soon excited the local citizenry. <br> | ||
On April 17, 1917, the State Council of Defense was organized in the Governor's office at Topeka. The objective was "to mobilize all the resources of the state to support of the war." The Department of Public Defense was created by the Council and assigned the duty of organizing Home Guards "for the protection of local property." Immediately after the meeting, units were organized in many Kansas communities. This Home Guard, or Kansas State Guard, as it became known, existed from August 6, 1917, to November 11, 1919, when it was disbanded. A complete history, including the rosters of those involved, is found at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/military/ksguard/index.html. | On April 17, 1917, the State Council of Defense was organized in the Governor's office at Topeka. The objective was "to mobilize all the resources of the state to support of the war." The Department of Public Defense was created by the Council and assigned the duty of organizing Home Guards "for the protection of local property." Immediately after the meeting, units were organized in many Kansas communities. This Home Guard, or Kansas State Guard, as it became known, existed from August 6, 1917, to November 11, 1919, when it was disbanded. A complete history, including the rosters of those involved, is found at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/military/ksguard/index.html. | ||
== World War II (1941-1945) == | |||
== References == | == References == | ||