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For a master index of Indiana Revolutionary War soldiers see: | For a master index of Indiana Revolutionary War soldiers see: | ||
Wolfe, Barbara Schull. ''Index to Revolutionary Soldiers of Indiana and Other Patriots''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe, 1983. (Family History Library book | Wolfe, Barbara Schull. ''Index to Revolutionary Soldiers of Indiana and Other Patriots''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe, 1983. (Family History Library book {{FHL|201791|title-id|disp=977.2 M22w}}) This indexes most of the volumes listed below as well as many other sources. | ||
For lists of soldiers see: | For lists of soldiers see: | ||
O’Byrne, Estella C. ''Roster of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana''. 1938. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. (Family History Library book | O’Byrne, Estella C. ''Roster of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana''. 1938. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. (Family History Library book {{FHL|116619|title-id|disp=977.2 M2o 1968}}; film {{FHL|116619|title-id|disp=873911 item1}}). Shows birth, marriage, and death information for 1,394 soldiers and patriots. The spouse and children are usually listed. For a soldier index including wives and children see: | ||
Waters, Margaret R. ''Index to Roster of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana, Indiana D.A.R., 1938''. N.p.: M. R. Waters, 1958. (Family History Library book | Waters, Margaret R. ''Index to Roster of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana, Indiana D.A.R., 1938''. N.p.: M. R. Waters, 1958. (Family History Library book {{FHL|116505|title-id|disp=977.2 M2o}} Index) | ||
O’Byrne, Estella C. ''Roster of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana''. Brookville, Indiana: Indiana D.A.R., 1966. (Family History Library book | O’Byrne, Estella C. ''Roster of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana''. Brookville, Indiana: Indiana D.A.R., 1966. (Family History Library book {{FHL|116619|title-id|disp=977.2 M2o}} vol.2; film {{FHL|116619|title-id|disp=1035773 item 7}}). This is a supplement to O’Byrne’s book mentioned above and includes information concerning 350 soldiers whose names are not given in volume one. It also provides additional information on about 130 soldiers who are listed in volume one. | ||
Miller, Marion H. ''Source Book for Patriots Buried in Indiana. Indianapolis: Indiana Society D.A.R., 1990''. (Family History Library book 977.2 M2m) This lists about 400 additional soldiers not listed in the two books above and gives the name of the soldier, his spouse and children, with birth, marriage, death, and service information. | Miller, Marion H. ''Source Book for Patriots Buried in Indiana. Indianapolis: Indiana Society D.A.R., 1990''. (Family History Library book 977.2 M2m) This lists about 400 additional soldiers not listed in the two books above and gives the name of the soldier, his spouse and children, with birth, marriage, death, and service information. | ||
Waters, Margaret Ruth. ''Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Indiana (1949), With Supplement (1954)''. Reprint, Two volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1970. (Family History Library book | Waters, Margaret Ruth. ''Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Indiana (1949), With Supplement (1954)''. Reprint, Two volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1970. (Family History Library book {{FHL|116670|title-id|disp=977.2 M2w}}; film {{FHL|116670|title-id|disp=1428707 item 4}}; fiche {{FHL|116670|title-id|disp=6046585}}.) This book lists about 300 soldiers who are not mentioned in O’Byrne’s two books above. It contains the soldier’s birth and death date and place, proof of his service, and the names of his children, if known. | ||
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A useful source that lists the Indiana soldiers is: | A useful source that lists the Indiana soldiers is: | ||
Franklin, Charles M. ''Indiana, War of 1812 Soldiers: Militia. Indianapolis: Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe, 1984''. (Family History Library book | Franklin, Charles M. ''Indiana, War of 1812 Soldiers: Militia. Indianapolis: Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe, 1984''. (Family History Library book {{FHL|133221|title-id|disp=977.2 M2fr}}) This contains transcriptions of muster rolls and payrolls of various companies as they are preserved in the National Archives. There is a surname index. | ||
In 1886, 1890, and 1894, records were made that list some soldiers from the War of 1812 (and later wars), and their widows and orphans: | In 1886, 1890, and 1894, records were made that list some soldiers from the War of 1812 (and later wars), and their widows and orphans: | ||
Indiana Adjutant General. ''Enrollment of the Late Soldiers, Their Widows, and Orphans of the Late Armies of the United States, Residing in the State of Indiana for the Years 1886–1894''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (On 89 Family History Library films beginning with | Indiana Adjutant General. ''Enrollment of the Late Soldiers, Their Widows, and Orphans of the Late Armies of the United States, Residing in the State of Indiana for the Years 1886–1894''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (On 89 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|596163|title-id|disp=1605057}}). These lists of veterans and their widows and orphans were made by county assessors, starting in 1886. They include veterans of the War of 1812, Indian Wars, and the Civil War. The lists were made in 1886, 1890, and 1894. They list name, rank, company, regiment, state to which the regiment belonged, race, war, present post office address, and number of children under 16. The index to these records is: | ||
''Index to Indiana Enrollments of Soldiers, Their Widows and Orphans, 1886, 1890, and 1894.''Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988''.'' (On 13 Family History Library films beginning with | ''Index to Indiana Enrollments of Soldiers, Their Widows and Orphans, 1886, 1890, and 1894.''Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988''.'' (On 13 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|545051|title-id|disp=1556996}}). This index provides the name of the person, the county and township of residence, and the year of enrollment. The records are in order by county, township, then alphabetical by surname. This index is a partial substitute for the 1890 census. The original records are at the Indiana State Archives, and the card index is in the Genealogy Division of the Indiana State Library. The index is to the 1886 Enumeration; if it was missing for a township or town, then the 1890 Enumeration was used; if both were missing, the 1894 Enumeration was used. The original enumerations are a second set, with the first set deposited in the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. Whenever an enumeration was missing at the Indiana State Archives, the clerk’s copy, if found, was microfilmed and is in the Family History Library. | ||
===== Online Resources ===== | ===== Online Resources ===== | ||
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=== Black Hawk War (1832) === | === Black Hawk War (1832) === | ||
Loftus, Carrie. ''Indiana Militia in the Black Hawk War''. [San Antonio, Texas: Frances T. Ingmire, 1986?] (Family History Library book | Loftus, Carrie. ''Indiana Militia in the Black Hawk War''. [San Antonio, Texas: Frances T. Ingmire, 1986?] (Family History Library book {{FHL|532812|title-id|disp=977.2 A1 no.196}}) This provides an alphabetical list of soldiers who served in the militia, including the soldier’s name, rank, and regiment. | ||
''Indiana Black Hawk War Militia Index, 1832''. This index is found only at the Indiana State Archives. It is not at the Family History Library. It gives the soldier’s name, rank, unit, term of enlistment, and by whom he was enlisted. Several microfilmed indexes are available: | ''Indiana Black Hawk War Militia Index, 1832''. This index is found only at the Indiana State Archives. It is not at the Family History Library. It gives the soldier’s name, rank, unit, term of enlistment, and by whom he was enlisted. Several microfilmed indexes are available: | ||
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The Indiana State Archives and the Family History Library have the following card index: | The Indiana State Archives and the Family History Library have the following card index: | ||
''Index to Indiana Volunteers in the Mexican War.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (Family History Library film | ''Index to Indiana Volunteers in the Mexican War.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (Family History Library film {{FHL|544923|title-id|disp=1556874}}). The cards include the soldier’s name, regiment, length of service, when and where he was enrolled and mustered, his age, physical description, and when and where he was discharged and mustered out. | ||
A published list with company rosters is found in: | A published list with company rosters is found in: | ||
Perry, Oran. ''Indiana in the Mexican War''. Washington, DC: Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1977. (Family History Library film | Perry, Oran. ''Indiana in the Mexican War''. Washington, DC: Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1977. (Family History Library film {{FHL|666752|title-id|disp=1550627}}) This provides the soldier’s name, rank, mustering into and out of service (when, where, and by whom), death date, list of desertions, discharge date, and transfers. The soldiers are listed by regiment, company, and then sometimes alphabetically by name. At the end there is an index of events relating to the companies, but it does not include the names of soldiers. | ||
A nationwide pension index is available on microfilm from the National Archives and the Family History Library: | A nationwide pension index is available on microfilm from the National Archives and the Family History Library: | ||
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There are many Civil War records at the Indiana State Archives, and many are available at the Family History Library. For example: | There are many Civil War records at the Indiana State Archives, and many are available at the Family History Library. For example: | ||
''Indiana Civil War Records''. Salt Lake City,Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (On 44 Family History Library films beginning with | ''Indiana Civil War Records''. Salt Lake City,Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (On 44 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|544403|title-id|disp=1543599}}). The cards are in alphabetical order. The originals are located at the Indiana State Archives at Indianapolis. The cards often provide the man’s age at enlistment (birth year is sometimes given), physical description (color of eyes and hair, and height), nativity (place of birth), occupation, his company and rank, when he enlisted, length of service, date and place mustered in, date and place mustered out, or death date if he died in the service. | ||
United States Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Indiana''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1964. (Family History Library films | United States Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Indiana''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1964. (Family History Library films {{FHL|87183|title-id|disp=881722–807}}). This provides the name of the soldier, his rank, and unit. This information can be used to obtain copies of the federal service and pension records, which are available only at the National Archives. | ||
The compiled Civil War service and pension records for Indiana have not been filmed, but are available at the National Archives. There is an index to Civil War soldiers’ and widows’ pensions: | The compiled Civil War service and pension records for Indiana have not been filmed, but are available at the National Archives. There is an index to Civil War soldiers’ and widows’ pensions: | ||
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'''Civil War Pension Index Cards''' - A free Internet index to pension applications of veterans who served in the US Army between 1861-1917 is available on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1471019 FamilySearch Record Search]. Each card gives the soldier’s name, application and certificate numbers, state of enlistment, and might include rank and death information. Other wars, of that time period, may be included. | '''Civil War Pension Index Cards''' - A free Internet index to pension applications of veterans who served in the US Army between 1861-1917 is available on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1471019 FamilySearch Record Search]. Each card gives the soldier’s name, application and certificate numbers, state of enlistment, and might include rank and death information. Other wars, of that time period, may be included. | ||
''Indiana Substitutes Hired for Civil War''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (Family History Library film | ''Indiana Substitutes Hired for Civil War''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (Family History Library film {{FHL|545037|title-id|disp=1556875}}). This alphabetical index has cards containing the name of the man who did the hiring, the name of the person he hired, and the company and regiment of the hired man. The original records are at the Indiana State Archives. | ||
Indiana Adjutant General. ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana.'' Eight volumes. Washington, DC: Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1989. (Family History Library fiche | Indiana Adjutant General. ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana.'' Eight volumes. Washington, DC: Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1989. (Family History Library fiche {{FHL|667460|title-id|disp=6334461–67}}). These volumes contain detailed information on the Indiana volunteer units. Volumes 2–8 contain rosters of officers and men by regiment and give the soldier’s name, with date, place, and cause of death in the war. Use the indexes listed above to find the person’s regiment. | ||
Funk, Arville L. ''Hoosiers in the Civil War''. Chicago, Illinois: Adams Press, 1967. (Family History Library book | Funk, Arville L. ''Hoosiers in the Civil War''. Chicago, Illinois: Adams Press, 1967. (Family History Library book {{FHL|161535|title-id|disp=977.2 M2f}}). This contains Civil War historical information, maps of Civil War battles, and a list of the men from Indiana units who died in the Andersonville prison. | ||
'''Unit Histories''' - Unit histories of many Indiana regiments are on microfilm at the Family History Library. They often contain biographical information about soldiers of the unit. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | '''Unit Histories''' - Unit histories of many Indiana regiments are on microfilm at the Family History Library. They often contain biographical information about soldiers of the unit. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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A book containing brief regimental histories for all Indiana regiments, together with a listing of diaries, letters, certificates, and other manuscripts pertaining to each regiment is: | A book containing brief regimental histories for all Indiana regiments, together with a listing of diaries, letters, certificates, and other manuscripts pertaining to each regiment is: | ||
Turner, Ann. ''Guide to Indiana Civil War Manuscripts''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, 1965. (Family History Library book | Turner, Ann. ''Guide to Indiana Civil War Manuscripts''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, 1965. (Family History Library book {{FHL|787965|title-id|disp=977.2 M23}}). This book lists regiments (6–152) and batteries (3–26). There is no index. | ||
'''Regimental Lists.''' See a [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Category:Indiana_-_Military list of regiments ]and links to their histories. | '''Regimental Lists.''' See a [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Category:Indiana_-_Military list of regiments ]and links to their histories. | ||
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*[http://www.genealogycenter.info/military/civilwar/search_99indiana.php 99th Regiment] - ''New History of the 99th Indiana Infantry'' by D. R. Lucas (Rockford, Ill.: Horner Printing, 1900) | *[http://www.genealogycenter.info/military/civilwar/search_99indiana.php 99th Regiment] - ''New History of the 99th Indiana Infantry'' by D. R. Lucas (Rockford, Ill.: Horner Printing, 1900) | ||
Indiana Commission on Public Records (Indianapolis, Indiana). ''Indiana Legion, 1861–1865, Index of Soldiers''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (On 5 Family History Library films beginning with | Indiana Commission on Public Records (Indianapolis, Indiana). ''Indiana Legion, 1861–1865, Index of Soldiers''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (On 5 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|544862|title-id|disp=1571078}}). This card index was prepared by the Work Projects Administration (WPA) and is at the Indiana State Archives. The Indiana Legion was a Civil War state militia. The index cards provide the soldier’s name, regiment, duration of enlistment, dates of enrollment and mustering in, county, age, physical description, and date and location of discharge. | ||
The following records are at the Indiana State Archives: | The following records are at the Indiana State Archives: | ||
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'''Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Records of Civil War Veterans'''. By 1890 about 40 percent of the Union’s Civil War veterans were members of the Grand Army of the Republic. The descriptive books of each GAR post usually indicate each member’s name, age, rank, birthplace, residence, occupation, and enlistment and discharge information. The Indiana State Archives has the GAR records and a reference guide that can help you find the name of the post that may have been established in a particular town. The Family History Library has some of these records. The following book lists the posts alphabetically by town: | '''Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Records of Civil War Veterans'''. By 1890 about 40 percent of the Union’s Civil War veterans were members of the Grand Army of the Republic. The descriptive books of each GAR post usually indicate each member’s name, age, rank, birthplace, residence, occupation, and enlistment and discharge information. The Indiana State Archives has the GAR records and a reference guide that can help you find the name of the post that may have been established in a particular town. The Family History Library has some of these records. The following book lists the posts alphabetically by town: | ||
Carnahan, J. Worth. ''History of the Easel-Shaped Monument and a Key to the Principles and Objects of the Grand Army of the Republic and Its Co-workers . . . Together With a List of All the G.A.R. Posts in the United States, Alphabetically Arranged by Towns, With Time of Meeting, etc...'' Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1992. (Family History Library film | Carnahan, J. Worth. ''History of the Easel-Shaped Monument and a Key to the Principles and Objects of the Grand Army of the Republic and Its Co-workers . . . Together With a List of All the G.A.R. Posts in the United States, Alphabetically Arranged by Towns, With Time of Meeting, etc...'' Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1992. (Family History Library film {{FHL|523244|title-id|disp=1760243}}) This is a microfilm of the original book published in Chicago by Dux Publishing in 1893. | ||
'''Soldiers’ Home Records'''. There is a federal National Home for disabled volunteer soldiers at Marion, Grant County, Indiana. The home is for veterans of various wars. The historical registers for 1890 to 1931 and an index for the same years are on the following microfilms: | '''Soldiers’ Home Records'''. There is a federal National Home for disabled volunteer soldiers at Marion, Grant County, Indiana. The home is for veterans of various wars. The historical registers for 1890 to 1931 and an index for the same years are on the following microfilms: | ||
United States. Veterans Administration. ''Registers of Veterans at National Homes of Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (On 282 Family History Library films; the Marion County, Indiana, home is on 14 Family History Library films beginning with | United States. Veterans Administration. ''Registers of Veterans at National Homes of Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (On 282 Family History Library films; the Marion County, Indiana, home is on 14 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|828796|title-id|disp=1571237}}.) The index is on Family History Library film 1571582. The historical registers usually list birthplace, age, height, religion, occupation, residence, marital status, name and address of nearest relative, service history, pension, and date of admission information. | ||
There is also a state-operated Indiana Veterans’ Home, located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, since about 1878. It cares for veterans and their spouses. The records are at the Indiana State Archives, and you can write to them for information. | There is also a state-operated Indiana Veterans’ Home, located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, since about 1878. It cares for veterans and their spouses. The records are at the Indiana State Archives, and you can write to them for information. | ||
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For Indiana, the following published record is available: | For Indiana, the following published record is available: | ||
''Record of Indiana Volunteers in the Spanish-American War, 1898–1899.'' Indianapolis, Indiana: W. B. Burford, 1900. (Family History Library film | ''Record of Indiana Volunteers in the Spanish-American War, 1898–1899.'' Indianapolis, Indiana: W. B. Burford, 1900. (Family History Library film {{FHL|828796|title-id|disp=1033588}} item 3). This book contains the names of soldiers, with their rank, residence, date of enlistment in 1898, and remarks, such as date mustered out or date of death. Pages 363–64 list those who died in 1898 during or following the war. The book is not indexed, but is arranged by regiment, then company, and then sometimes alphabetically by name. | ||
The Indiana State Archives has Spanish-American War volunteer records. | The Indiana State Archives has Spanish-American War volunteer records. | ||
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[http://www.genealogycenter.info/search_inww1deaths.php Indiana World War I Deaths]. Database on the ACPL Genealogy Center's website. | [http://www.genealogycenter.info/search_inww1deaths.php Indiana World War I Deaths]. Database on the ACPL Genealogy Center's website. | ||
''World War I Indiana Enrollment Cards, 1919''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (On 35 Family History Library films beginning with | ''World War I Indiana Enrollment Cards, 1919''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (On 35 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|625091|title-id|disp=1674855}}). These enrollment cards were prepared in 1919, and are arranged alphabetically for the entire state. They were filmed at the Indiana State Archives. These records provide the soldier’s name, army serial number, race, residence, city of birth, birth date or age, city and date of induction, organizations served in, grades in service, engagements, wounds or other injuries received in action, dates of overseas service, discharge or demobilization date, and percent disabled on date of discharge. | ||
World War I draft registration cards for men ages 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For Indiana’s cards, see: | World War I draft registration cards for men ages 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For Indiana’s cards, see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''Indiana, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. (On 115 Family History Library films, beginning with | United States. Selective Service System. ''Indiana, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. (On 115 Family History Library films, beginning with {{FHL|378717|title-id|disp=1439777.)}} To find an individual’s registration card, it helps to know his name and residence at the time of registration. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically by surname within each draft board. | ||
Most counties had only one board; large cities had more. Finding an ancestor’s street address in a city directory will help you determine the board number if he lived in a large city. A map of Indianapolis has been prepared that shows the draft board registration district boundaries. The cities listed in the map are in alphabetical order. For a copy of this map, see: | Most counties had only one board; large cities had more. Finding an ancestor’s street address in a city directory will help you determine the board number if he lived in a large city. A map of Indianapolis has been prepared that shows the draft board registration district boundaries. The cities listed in the map are in alphabetical order. For a copy of this map, see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, DC: National Archives. (Family History Library film | United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, DC: National Archives. (Family History Library film {{FHL|641275|title-id|disp=1498803}}). | ||
For a list of solders who died in World War I, see: | For a list of solders who died in World War I, see: | ||
''Gold Star Honor Roll: A Record of Indiana Men and Women Who Died in the Service of the United States and the Allied Nations in the World War, 1914–1918''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (Family History Library film | ''Gold Star Honor Roll: A Record of Indiana Men and Women Who Died in the Service of the United States and the Allied Nations in the World War, 1914–1918''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (Family History Library film {{FHL|398305|title-id|disp=1673274}} item 3.) This contains a photograph and brief biographical sketch of each person, giving name of parents, birthplace, occupation, service record, death date and place, and burial place. These records are at the Indiana State Archives. There is a full name index at the end of the film. | ||
Many recruits for the Polish Army in France were enlisted during 1917 to 1918 in Indiana and other states with large Polish populations. A record of these enlistments is found in: | Many recruits for the Polish Army in France were enlisted during 1917 to 1918 in Indiana and other states with large Polish populations. A record of these enlistments is found in: | ||
''United States'' (With Some from Ontario, Canada) ''Recruits for the Polish Army in France, 1917–1919'' Family History Library films beginning with | ''United States'' (With Some from Ontario, Canada) ''Recruits for the Polish Army in France, 1917–1919'' Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|761933|title-id|disp=1993525}}; [http://www.pgsa.org/haller.htm www.pgsa.org/haller.htm]. | ||
''World War I Nurses Enrollment Cards, Indiana''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah. 1991. (Family History Library film | ''World War I Nurses Enrollment Cards, Indiana''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah. 1991. (Family History Library film {{FHL|489057|title-id|disp=1683687}}.) This card file is arranged in alphabetical order by surname, given name, residence, birth date and place, appointment date to nurse, promotions, organizations and staff assignments, engagements, wounds received, overseas service, remarks, and date of discharge. | ||
''World War I Armed Forces Enrollment, U.S. Navy, Indiana, 1917–1918''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992. (On five Family History Library films beginning with | ''World War I Armed Forces Enrollment, U.S. Navy, Indiana, 1917–1918''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992. (On five Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|686049|title-id|disp=1831961}}.) The file cards include name, service number, place enlisted, date enlisted, age at entrance, service history, rank, discharge date and place, and home address. | ||
=== World War II (1941–1945) and Korean Conflict (1950–1953) === | === World War II (1941–1945) and Korean Conflict (1950–1953) === | ||
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=== Vietnam War (1961 to 1973) === | === Vietnam War (1961 to 1973) === | ||
The State of Indiana, ''Vietnam Casualties List by County: List of Names Reported From January 1, 1961 through March 31, 1973''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1985. (Family History Library film | The State of Indiana, ''Vietnam Casualties List by County: List of Names Reported From January 1, 1961 through March 31, 1973''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1985. (Family History Library film {{FHL|624938|title-id|disp=1428710}} item3 ) This also includes a list of deaths due to causes other than war. | ||
For a bibliography of books about Indiana military and pension records, see: Miller, Carolynne L. ''Indiana Sources for Genealogical Research in the Indiana State Library'' described in [[Indiana Archives and Libraries]]. | For a bibliography of books about Indiana military and pension records, see: Miller, Carolynne L. ''Indiana Sources for Genealogical Research in the Indiana State Library'' described in [[Indiana Archives and Libraries]]. | ||