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'''''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Delaware Genealogy|Delaware]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' Military Records''' {{DE-sidebar}} | |||
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Many military records are at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] provides more information on federal military records and search strategies. | Many military records are at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] provides more information on federal military records and search strategies. | ||
== State Manuscript Records for all Wars == | |||
The [http://www.hsd.org/Library_Manuscript_Collection.htm#W------ Historical Society of Delaware] has military manuscripts for Delaware soldiers in their manuscript catalog. These include records of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, and World War I. Some militia units and veterans organizations are also included. | The [http://www.hsd.org/Library_Manuscript_Collection.htm#W------ Historical Society of Delaware] has military manuscripts for Delaware soldiers in their manuscript catalog. These include records of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, and World War I. Some militia units and veterans organizations are also included. | ||
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*Volume 5 - Militia; 1813-1827, index to Volumes 4-5<br> | *Volume 5 - Militia; 1813-1827, index to Volumes 4-5<br> | ||
== Colonial Wars (1638-1776) == | |||
A useful publication is: | A useful publication is: | ||
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Peden, Henry C. ''Colonial Delaware Soldiers and Sailors 1638-1776''. Westminister, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1995. {{FHL|744040|item|disp=FHL book 975.1 M2p}}. This has an alphabetical list of names of soldiers who served between 29 March 1638 and 4 July 1776. | Peden, Henry C. ''Colonial Delaware Soldiers and Sailors 1638-1776''. Westminister, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1995. {{FHL|744040|item|disp=FHL book 975.1 M2p}}. This has an alphabetical list of names of soldiers who served between 29 March 1638 and 4 July 1776. | ||
== Forts == | |||
Fort Christiana (1638) now Wilmington, | Fort Christiana (1638) now Wilmington, | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Delaware Fort Delaware ]1814- | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Delaware Fort Delaware ]1814- | ||
== Revolutionary War (1775-1783) == | |||
A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Delaware is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were Loyalists or Tories. For patriot records of the Revolutionary War see: | A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Delaware is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were Loyalists or Tories. For patriot records of the Revolutionary War see: | ||
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48122 The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. II] (Ancestry) ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48122 The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. II] (Ancestry) ($) | ||
== War of 1812 (1812-1815) == | |||
The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada.<br><br> See the Wiki article, [[Delaware in the War of 1812|Delaware in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Delaware.<br> | The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada.<br><br> See the Wiki article, [[Delaware in the War of 1812|Delaware in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Delaware.<br> | ||
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There are helpful nationwide records for soldiers of the War of 1812. For more information, see [[United States in the War of 1812|United States in the War of 1812]]''.''<br> | There are helpful nationwide records for soldiers of the War of 1812. For more information, see [[United States in the War of 1812|United States in the War of 1812]]''.''<br> | ||
== Mexican War (1846-1848) == | |||
The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <br> | The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <br> | ||
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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> | 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) == | |||
See [[Delaware in the Civil War|Delaware in the Civil War]] for information about Delaware Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Delaware regiments involved in the Civil War. The regimental articles often include lists of the companies with links to the counties where the companies started. Men in the companies often lived in the counties where the companies were raised. Knowing a county can help when researching the families of the soldiers. | See [[Delaware in the Civil War|Delaware in the Civil War]] for information about Delaware Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Delaware regiments involved in the Civil War. The regimental articles often include lists of the companies with links to the counties where the companies started. Men in the companies often lived in the counties where the companies were raised. Knowing a county can help when researching the families of the soldiers. | ||
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[[Delaware, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Delaware, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Delaware, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Delaware, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== Spanish-American War (1898)<br> == | |||
The Spanish-American War was largely fought in Cuba and the Philippines. Spanish-American War records might exist in the state from which the soldier served or in a state where the veteran later resided. | The Spanish-American War was largely fought in Cuba and the Philippines. Spanish-American War records might exist in the state from which the soldier served or in a state where the veteran later resided. | ||
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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]]. | ||
== World War I (1917-1918) == | |||
World War I was a global war fought on multiple continents with several nations involved. Over four million men and women served from the United States. | World War I was a global war fought on multiple continents with several nations involved. Over four million men and women served from the United States. | ||
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[[United States World War I Draft Records|United States World War I Draft Records]] provides additional information. | [[United States World War I Draft Records|United States World War I Draft Records]] provides additional information. | ||
== World War II (1941-1945) == | |||
'''Draft Registrations''' | '''Draft Registrations''' | ||
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[[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) == | |||
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) == | |||
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. | ||
== Websites: == | |||
*[http://www.americanwars.org American Wars] | *[http://www.americanwars.org American Wars] | ||