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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Iowa|Iowa]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Iowa_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Iowa|Iowa]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Iowa_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' | ||
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[[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] provides information on federal military records. Many federal records also include information about soldiers and sailors from Iowa and should be used with the records listed in this section. | [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] provides information on federal military records. Many federal records also include information about soldiers and sailors from Iowa and should be used with the records listed in this section. | ||
Iowa military records began about 1808, when Fort Madison was established. Military service records, such as enlistments, muster rolls, and discharges, may include a person’s age, birth date, birthplace, physical description, previous residence, and occupation. | [http://www.recordsbase.com/resources/military-records/iowa Iowa military records] began about 1808, when Fort Madison was established. Military service records, such as enlistments, muster rolls, and discharges, may include a person’s age, birth date, birthplace, physical description, previous residence, and occupation. | ||
The following book contains an extensive list of books and articles on pages 36–38 about the early forts and military expeditions in Iowa: | The following book contains an extensive list of books and articles on pages 36–38 about the early forts and military expeditions in Iowa: | ||
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:*{{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} (FamilySearch) Free digital copy. ([[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Learn more.]])<br> | :*{{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} (FamilySearch) Free digital copy. ([[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Learn more.]])<br> | ||
*Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans : A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C. : Brentano’s, 1887. {{FHL|1854496|item|disp=FHL book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive]. | *Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans : A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C. : Brentano’s, 1887. {{FHL|1854496|item|disp=FHL book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive]. | ||
*''List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, Living in Iowa,'' (Des Moines, Iowa: G. E. Roberts, State Printer, 1886). {{FHL|322671|item|disp=FHL film 982150; book 977.7 M22ig}}) {{WorldCat|2234034|didp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. Pages 734–751, lists 34 men from Iowa who served in the War with Mexico and who were living in Iowa in 1886. Hundreds of men from other states who served in the war are also listed by the state from which they served. In addition, each man’s name, rank, regiment, company, and post office address are listed. | *''List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, Living in Iowa,'' (Des Moines, Iowa: G. E. Roberts, State Printer, 1886). {{FHL|322671|item|disp=FHL film 982150; book 977.7 M22ig}}) {{WorldCat|2234034|didp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. Pages 734–751, lists 34 men from Iowa who served in the War with Mexico and who were living in Iowa in 1886. Hundreds of men from other states who served in the war are also listed by the state from which they served. In addition, each man’s name, rank, regiment, company, and post office address are listed. | ||
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<br> Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]]. <br> | <br> Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]]. <br> | ||
=== Civil War, 1861–1865 === | === Civil War, 1861–1865 === | ||
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:The "Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion: Together with Historical Sketches of Volunteer Organizations, 1861–1866". See [[Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion - 6 Volumes|Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers]]. | :The "Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion: Together with Historical Sketches of Volunteer Organizations, 1861–1866". See [[Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion - 6 Volumes|Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers]]. | ||
Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]]. | Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]]. | ||
=== Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | === Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | ||
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:*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States, World War One Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} (FamilySearch) - free | :*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States, World War One Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} (FamilySearch) - free | ||
See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information. | See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information. | ||
=== World War II (1941-1945) === | === World War II (1941-1945) === | ||
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*[http://www.fold3.com/title_765/wwii_old_mans_draft_registration_cards Fold3] ($). | *[http://www.fold3.com/title_765/wwii_old_mans_draft_registration_cards Fold3] ($). | ||
[[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information. | [[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information. | ||
=== Korean War (1950–1953) === | === Korean War (1950–1953) === | ||
The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations, primarily the United States). See the [[United States Korean War 1950 to 1953|Korean War ]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations, primarily the United States). See the [[United States Korean War 1950 to 1953|Korean War ]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | ||
=== Vietnam War (1964–1972) === | === Vietnam War (1964–1972) === | ||
The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam (and its communist allies) and South Vietnam (with support of its anti-communist allies, including the United States). See the [[United States Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam (and its communist allies) and South Vietnam (with support of its anti-communist allies, including the United States). See the [[United States Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | ||
=== Military Discharge Records, 1860s–1950s === | === Military Discharge Records, 1860s–1950s === | ||