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| custodian = [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/section/library?lang=eng Church History Library. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints] | | custodian = [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/section/library?lang=eng Church History Library. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This index is a record of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had entered the Military Service from the United States and Canada up to December 31, 1919. Forms were sent to local wards and branches to identify members serving. | This index is a record of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had entered the Military Service from the United States and Canada up to December 31, 1919. Forms were sent to local wards and branches to identify members serving. | ||
=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
* Name of soldier | * Name of soldier | ||
* Age at enlistment | * Age at enlistment | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | === Sample Image === | ||
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Image:United States, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Military Servicemen in World War I Records, 1919.jpg|1919 Military Record | Image:United States, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Military Servicemen in World War I Records, 1919.jpg|1919 Military Record | ||
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== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Add any new information to your records | *Add any new information to your records | ||
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*Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records | *Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records | ||
*Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records | *Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records | ||
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names | ||
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*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties | *Search the indexes and records of nearby counties | ||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor | *Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]]. | ||
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* [[United States Record Finder]] | * [[United States Record Finder]] | ||
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[United States Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
=== Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | === Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1968530 United States World War I Draft Registration Cards,1917-1918] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1968530 United States World War I Draft Registration Cards,1917-1918] | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2968245 United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2968245 United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2996059 United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2996059 United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
{{Collection citation}} | {{Collection citation}} | ||
{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
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