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=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3023957 Washington, World War I American Expeditionary Forces, deaths, 1917-1919]
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/754901 Washington, World War I Selective Service System draft registration cards, 1917-1918]
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/781654 Clallam County, World War I personnel records : 1917-1919]
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
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=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2577246 Willis Rowland Skillman. ''The A.E.F : who they were, what they did, how they did it.'' Philadelphia : G.W. Jacobs, ©1920]
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2170860 Army War College (U.S.). Historical Section. ''Order of battle of the United States land forces in the World War : American expeditionary forces. Divisions'' Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1931]
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/488858 Hermine Scholz ; with accompanying chapter by Richard J. Sommers, '' World War I manuscripts : the World War I survey'' Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania : U.S. Army Military History Institute, 1986]
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2748722 Louis Jacobin, comp and ed. ''With the colors, from Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties : an honor roll containing a pictorial record of the gallant and courageous men from northwestern Washington, U.S.A., who served in the world war, 1917-1918-1919.''Seattle, Washington : Peters Pub. Co, 1921.]
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2013868 David H. Dickson, ''An honor roll containing a pictorial record of the gallant and courageous men from Kittitas County, Washington, U.S.A., who served in the Great War 1917-1918-1919'' Ellensburg, Washington : , 1920?]
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1354019 William H. Mason, ''Snohomish County in the war : the part played in the Great War by the soldiers, sailors, marines and patriotic civilians of Snohomish County, Washington, U.S.A.'' Everett, Washington : Mason Pub., 192-?]
*{{FSC|1354019|item|disp=William H. Mason, ''Snohomish County in the war : the part played in the Great War by the soldiers, sailors, marines and patriotic civilians of Snohomish County, Washington, U.S.A.'' Everett, Washington : Mason Pub., 192-?}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2013867 ''An Honor roll containing a pictorial record of the gallant and courageous men from Yakima County, Washington, U.S.A. : who served in the great war, 1917-1918-1919''Yakima, Washington,1919]
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== Citing This Collection ==   
== Citing This Collection ==   

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Record Type Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Record
Collection years 1921-1925
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This is a collection of department of Veterans Affairs bonus records and World War I Veteran’s application records for compensation from the state of Washington, 1921-1925. Digital images of originals are held at the Washington State Archives in Olympia, Washington.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

These records may contain:

  • The soldiers name and rank
  • Months and days served
  • Place and date of induction
  • His company
  • His discharge date
  • Date and place of birth
  • His present occupation
  • Name and address of nearest relative
  • Name and address of father and mother at time of enlistment

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Application Card 1922

    Application Card 1922

  • Record of Service 1922

    Record of Service 1922

  • Application for Equalized Compensation undated

    Application for Equalized Compensation undated

Inventory[edit | edit source]

For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records - Inventory

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the soldier
  • State where he enlisted
  • Identify the date and place of the event

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I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the names, age and residence to find census records including the 1910 and 1920 census. The 1930 also identifies World War I veterans
  • Look for discharge records. Many veterans registered their discharges at the local county courthouse
  • Look for membership applications of the local American Legion Post
  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

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  • Search the records of the town where he was born and nearby localities for family

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