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A register of enlistments is available online, see [[US Army Enlistments, 1798-1914]]. (See volumes 54-61 for enlistments from 1859-1865)

The National Archives also maintains a textual record, entitled "Regular Army Enlistment Papers, 1798–1894" ([http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/ Record Group 94, entry 91]). This series is arranged alphabetically by name of soldier and generally shows the soldier's name, place of enlistment, date, by whom enlisted, age, place of birth, occupation, personal description, regimental assignment, and certifications of the examining surgeon and recruiting officer. Soldiers usually have multiple enlistment papers if they served two or more enlistments.  

The "[[Historical Register and Dictionary of the US Army|Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army]]..." by Francis B. Heitman lists Regular Army and volunteer officers from 1789 to 1903 in two volumes giving a brief history of the officers service and awards received. Casualties (including prisoners of war) from 1789 to 1902 are also listed as well as a chronological list of battles, actions, etc., in which troops of the Regular Army have participated.  

The War Department did not maintain or compile personnel files for Regular Army officers until 1863.  

 

For an officer's military service after 1863, consult the Commission Branch (CB) and Appointment, Commission and Personal Branch (ACP) records: {{FSC|629169|item|disp="Letters Received by the Commission Branch of the Adjutant General's Office, 1863–1870,"}}  

National Archives Microfilm Publication M1064.  

 

:*[http://www.alia.org.au/~kwebb/Brevets/ Bevet Union Generals of the Civil War], web site, (accessed 31 May 2012)

:*''{{FSC|632195|item|disp=General Index to Official Army Register of the Volunteer Force of the United States, 1861–65}}''

 

:*{{FSC|518674|item|disp=Brevet Brigadier Generals in Blue}}

 

:*{{FSC|284500|item|disp=Officers of the Army and Navy (Volunteer) Who Served in the Civil War}}

 

:*{{FSC|284524|item|disp=Officers of the Army and Navy (Regular) Who Served in the Civil War}}

 

:*{{FSC|284837|item|disp=Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders}}

 

:*{{FSC|343460|item|disp=The Records of Living Officers of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps with a History of Naval Operations during the Rebellion of 1861–65, and a List of the Ships and Officers Participating in the Great Battles}}

 

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