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