United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Casualties Sheets |
| Record Group | RG 407: Adjutant General's Office, 1917- |
| Collection years | 1917-1919 |
| Arrangement | Alphabetically |
| National Archives Identifier | 1726747 |
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What is in This Collection?
This collection contains the names of soldiers who lost their lives while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Original records are housed at The National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 407, ARC identifier 1726747.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
Information found in this collection may include:
- The soldier's name
- Military number
- Rank
- Organization they were assigned to at the time of their death
- Date of death
Collection Content
Sample Images
- United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919 (18-0621) SD dgs105301062 16.jpg
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- United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919 (18-0621) LA dgs105301039 19.jpg
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How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the person
- Location
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How Do I Analyze the Results?
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?
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- Use the date of death to find a death certificate or burial record
- Use rank and serial number to search for enlistment or other military records
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
- Search in a different state
Record Finder
Consult the United States Record Finder to search other records.
Citing This Collection
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- Collection Citation
- "United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919" Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org :
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