The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Military Servicemen in World War I Records (United States), 1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Type | Military |
| Collection years | 1919-1919 |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This index is a record of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had entered the Military Service of the United States and its Allies up to December 31, 1919.
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
Birth and Christening
- Name of soldier
- Age at enlistment
- Date of enlistment
- Class of service
- Priesthood
- Stake and ward
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Image[edit | edit source]
1919 Military Record
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
- The soldier's name
- The age of the soldier
- The rank of the solider
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
You will be able to search this collection when it is published.How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
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 research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Use age at time of enlistment to locate birth certificate
- Use information found in the record to find death record
- 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
I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
- Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
- 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
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the United States.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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: A citation will be available on the Collection Details page when the collection is published. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
| Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
