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*'''''Regiment.''''' Many service records are arranged by the military unit, such as regiment. Regiments and companies were often composed of people from the same community or county. Knowing the regiment can sometimes help you determine where an individual was from. | *'''''Regiment.''''' Many service records are arranged by the military unit, such as regiment. Regiments and companies were often composed of people from the same community or county. Knowing the regiment can sometimes help you determine where an individual was from. | ||
In most cases, you can learn the unit from sources at the Family History Library, such as [[US Military Types of Military Records#Service_Records|service]] and [[US Military Types of Military Records#Pension_Records|pension]] indexes, [[US Military Types of Military Records#Unit_Histories|regimental or unit histories]], [[United States History#Local_Histories|county histories]], or [[US Military Types of Military Records#Cemetery_Records|tombstone inscriptions]]. [[Identify What You Know#Gather_Family_Information|Home sources]], such as photographs, [[US Military Types of Military Records#Enlistment_and_Discharge_Records.|discharge papers]], [[US Military Types of Military Records#Pension_Records|pension records]], or records of membership in a [[US Military Types of Military Records#Veterans_and_Lineage_Society_Records|veteran organization]], may also provide clues. | In most cases, you can learn the unit from sources at the Family History Library, such as [[US Military Types of Military Records#Service_Records|service]] and [[US Military Types of Military Records#Pension_Records|pension]] indexes, [[US Military Types of Military Records#Unit_Histories|regimental or unit histories]], [[United States History#Local_Histories|county histories]], or [[US Military Types of Military Records#Cemetery_Records|tombstone inscriptions]]. [[Identify What You Know#Gather_Family_Information|Home sources]], such as photographs, [[US Military Types of Military Records#Enlistment_and_Discharge_Records.|discharge papers]], [[US Military Types of Military Records#Pension_Records|pension records]], or records of membership in a [[US Military Types of Military Records#Veterans_and_Lineage_Society_Records|veteran organization]], may also provide clues. | ||
== Step 2. Decide What You Want to Learn == | == Step 2. Decide What You Want to Learn == | ||
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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. | 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 order photocopies of compiled service records, pension application files, and bounty land warrant application files from the National Archives at [http://www.archives.gov/forms | 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 order photocopies of compiled service records, pension application files, and bounty land warrant application files from the National Archives at [http://www.archives.gov/forms Order Copies of Veteran Records]. The address is: | ||
:[http://www.nara.gov General Reference Branch (NNRG)] <br> | :[http://www.nara.gov General Reference Branch (NNRG)] <br> | ||
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Eventually it is important to share your findings with others. Certainly share what you find with your family at family reunions and on other occasions. Online databases like Pedigree Resource File, and One World Tree are relatively easy ways to share. You could put up a genealogy Internet site as well. You could also publish a family history book showing what you found. With military records some researchers enjoy participating in re-enactment groups that re-live what life was like for an ancestor or someone in a similar military unit. | Eventually it is important to share your findings with others. Certainly share what you find with your family at family reunions and on other occasions. Online databases like Pedigree Resource File, and One World Tree are relatively easy ways to share. You could put up a genealogy Internet site as well. You could also publish a family history book showing what you found. With military records some researchers enjoy participating in re-enactment groups that re-live what life was like for an ancestor or someone in a similar military unit. | ||
[[Washington State, Army National Guard Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | === FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | ||
An online collection containing this record is located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1916274 FamilySearch.org.] | |||
A wiki article describing this collection is found at: | |||
*[[Washington State, Army National Guard Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
[[Category:United_States_Military|Basic]] [[Category:National_Archives_and_Records_Administration]] | [[Category:United_States_Military|Basic]] [[Category:National_Archives_and_Records_Administration]] | ||