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*Veterans’ pension files and claims, 1775 to 1916 (except for Confederates), and bounty land files, 1775 to 1855 | *Veterans’ pension files and claims, 1775 to 1916 (except for Confederates), and bounty land files, 1775 to 1855 | ||
Many of the records discussed in this set of Wiki pages are from the National Archives. Several major indexes and some collections are on microfilm and available for use at the [[ | Many of the records discussed in this set of Wiki pages are from the National Archives. Several major indexes and some collections are on microfilm and available for use at the [[United States National Archives Regional Branches|National Archives regional centers]] and at other research libraries. Those available on microfilm are referred to by their title and publication number (“M” or “T” series number). Most of the original military records have not been microfilmed, however, and are available only at the National Archives. Those not on film are sometimes referred to in this set of Wiki pages by the record group number in which they are located. Record groups contain the records of a bureau, agency, or department of the federal government. | ||
The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] does not perform research for patrons. When exact identifying information is given, the Archives can furnish photocopies of records for a fee. You can obtain photocopies of compiled service records, pension application files, and bounty land warrant application files by using NATF form 80, “[http://www.archives.gov/forms/ National Archives Order for Copies of Veteran Records],” available from the National Archives. The address is: | The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] does not perform research for patrons. When exact identifying information is given, the Archives can furnish photocopies of records for a fee. You can obtain photocopies of compiled service records, pension application files, and bounty land warrant application files by using NATF form 80, “[http://www.archives.gov/forms/ National Archives Order for Copies of Veteran Records],” available from the National Archives. The address is: | ||
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'''''National Personnel Records Center.''''' Federal military records for twentieth century service that are not available at the National Archives may be located at the National Personnel Records Center. The address is: | '''''National Personnel Records Center.''''' Federal military records for twentieth century service that are not available at the National Archives may be located at the National Personnel Records Center. The address is: | ||
:National Personnel Records Center (Military Personnel Records) <br>:9700 Page Boulevard <br>:St. Louis, MO 63132 | :National Personnel Records Center (Military Personnel Records) <br> | ||
:9700 Page Boulevard <br> | |||
:St. Louis, MO 63132 | |||
:Army Reference Branch <br>:Telephone: 314-538-4261 <br>Air Force Reference Branch <br>Telephone: 314-538-4243 | :Army Reference Branch <br> | ||
:Telephone: 314-538-4261 <br>Air Force Reference Branch <br>Telephone: 314-538-4243 | |||
:Navy Reference Branch (includes Marine Corps and Coast Guard) <br>:Telephone: 314-538-4141 | :Navy Reference Branch (includes Marine Corps and Coast Guard) <br> | ||
:Telephone: 314-538-4141 | |||
The National Personnel Records Center is also available on the Internet at: <br> | The National Personnel Records Center is also available on the Internet at: <br> | ||