Figure 2-10. Addresses and phone numbers of state offices
ALABAMA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 334-271-7200
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2. | Director, Department of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: (No phone service) |
3. | Director, State Archives & History Research Div.
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Phone: 334-242-4435 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The office of the Adjutant General advises it has personnel locator cards on all WWI personnel.
The Department of Veterans Affairs advises that additional military records may be located in one or more of 67 county field offices. All inquiries should include any known Alabama address element that may assist in locating and researching all available records locations.
ALASKA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 907-428-6003
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ARIZONA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 602-267-2710
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ARKANSAS
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 501-212-5001
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2. | Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 501-370-3820 |
3. | Arkansas History Commission
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Phone: 501-682-6900 |
CALIFORNIA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 916-854-3000
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*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Some of the records (specifically those for last names beginning with the letters A, B, C, E, K, and P) were lost in a fire in December 1972.
Copies of the California Military Benefit Index Cards for WWI, WWII and Korea were furnished to the NPRC (MPR). These records are identified in the registry file index as "QTD."
COLORADO
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 303-397-3023
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2. | Division of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 303-866-2055 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Division of Veterans Affairs has an alphabetical listing of the names of individuals who entered the Armed Forces from Colorado during WWI. The listing is divided by county and shows name, rank or grade, branch or organization, and home post office.
CONNECTICUT
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 203-524-4953 |
2. | Commandant, Veterans Home and Hospital
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Phone: 203-529-2571 |
3. | Connecticut State Library
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Phone: 203-566-3692 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Copy of WWI roster furnished to NPRC (MPR)
DELAWARE
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 302-326-7001
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3. | Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
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Phone: 302-736-5318 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Delaware Public Archives Commission furnished NPRC (MPR) a copy of "Delaware's Role in World War II, 1940-1946" and microfilmed separation documents for WWI and Korea.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
1a. | Army National Guard
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Phone: 202-433-5220
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1b. | Air National Guard
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Phone: 202-433-5114/5115 |
FLORIDA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 904-823-0100
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*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Adjutant General's Office advises it has publications on the following: Fatal Casualties for WWI, WWII, & Korean Conflict; & compiled summaries of service, casualties, & list of citations for WWI.
GEORGIA
2. | Department of Veterans Service
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Phone: 404-656-5940 |
3. | Georgia Department of Archives and History
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Phone: 404-656-2350 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Copies of the WWI statement of service summary
cards were furnished to NPRC.
HAWAII
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 808-733-4246
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2a. | Director, Department of Human Services
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Phone: 808-548-5976 |
2b. | Oahu:
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Phone: 808-587-0147 |
2c. | Hawaii:
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Phone: 808-961-7390 |
2d. | Maui:
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Phone: 808-244-4266 |
2e. | Kauai:
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Phone: 808-245-4348 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Maui Branch (address 2d) advises it has discharge papers dating from 1917.
IDAHO
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 208-422-5242
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2. | Executive Secretary
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Phone: 208-334-1245 |
ILLINOIS
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 217-785-3500
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2. | Department of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 815-626-2468
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3. | Illinois State Archives
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Phone: 217-782-3545 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: "Roster of the Illinois National Guard & Illinois Naval Militia," listing those individuals Federalized in 1917 for WWI service, was furnished to the NPRC (MPR).
The Dept. of Veterans Affairs maintains a very complete record on all veterans, living and deceased. Also maintains a card file, alphabetically, on all veterans buried in the State of Illinois.
INDIANA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 317-247-3274/9
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2. | Department of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 317-232-3910 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Adjutant General has a WWI Gold Star Honor Roll (1914-1918) consisting of brief histories of men and women who died in WWI. Alphabetical by county. Also has WWII Honor List of Army only. The SSS copies of Reports of Separation are on microfilm and in most cases are very poor copies. Some are in alphabetical order, some not. Also has separation forms for Korean veterans from Indiana, and rosters showing only name, branch of service, and home address at time of service. Alphabetical by county. These records are all in addition to its regular National Guard records.
IOWA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 515-252-4211
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2. | Veterans Affairs Division
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Phone: 515-252-4313 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Veterans Affairs Division advises it has Armed Forces Grave Registration records on veterans buried in the State of Iowa from the Revolutionary War thru the Vietnam War. These show name, date of birth, date of death, names of next of kin/survivor, place of death, place of burial, general service information and undertaker.
Bonus claims files covering WWI, WWII, & Korea were furnished to NPRC (MPR).
The Veterans Affairs Division advises it has DD2l4's in Korean Bonus Files; & a Federal Listing on Iowa veterans of the Mexican Border Service (1916) & WWI (1917-1918).
KANSAS
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 913-274-1001
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2. | Director, Commission on Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 913-296-3976 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The State Adjutant General advises that the SSS copies of Report of Separation are exclusive of veterans of WWII, however statements of service are available on WWII veterans.
KENTUCKY
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 502-564-8558/4437
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2. | Director, Center for Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 502-588-4447/4448 |
LOUISIANA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 504-278-6211/6212
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2. | Director, Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Phone: 504-922-0500 | ||
3. | State of Louisiana
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*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Dept. of Veterans Affairs advises it has a book listing WWI discharges by Parish.
The SSS copies of Report of Separation have actually been broken out to the County Veterans' Affairs Offices; however, all inquiries should be directed to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs office at Baton Rouge. That office will check with the county office.
MAINE
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 207-626-4271/4205
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2. | Bureau of Veteran Services
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Phone: 207-626-4464/8 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Bureau of Veteran Services advises it has WWI service record cards & discharge papers. WWI rosters (in book form) were furnished to NPRC(MPR).
The Bureau of Veteran Services also advises it has an incomplete collection of DD2l4's from WWII & Korea. However, they do have Selective Service Cards relating to those veterans whose DD2l4's are missing.
MARYLAND
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 410-576-6097
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2. | Director, Maryland Veterans Commission
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Phone: 301 962-4700 |
3. | The War Memorial Commission
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Phone: (No phone service) |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: WWI and WWII records in book form have been
obtained from the Maryland Historical Society.The Maryland Veterans Commission advises it has a WWI book of discharges of veterans who entered service from Maryland which lists date of entry, date of discharge, type of discharge, & generally age at time of entry. The Commission also has a WWII book which lists veterans names, service numbers, & residence at time of entry.
Inquiries pertaining to WWII records should be sent to address #3.
MASSACHUSETTS
1a. | Adjutant General, Camp Curtis Guild
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Phone: 617-944-0500 Ext. 240 |
1b. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 617-727-2964/2965 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Military Records Section of the Adjutant General's Office advises it has DD214's from 1950-1955; & 1958- 1975. Also, the Military Records Section has Bonus Locator Cards only. The bonus records are under the jurisdiction of the Treasurer & Receiver General, Bonus Div., Rm. 1203, McCormack State Office Bldg., Boston, MA 02108.
MICHIGAN
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 517-483-5507
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2. | The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
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Phone: 517-335-1632 |
3. | Michigan Dept. of State
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Phone: 517-335-1408 |
MINNESOTA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 612-282-4666
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2. | Commissioner
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Phone: 612-296-2562 |
3. | Minnesota Historical Society
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Phone: 612-296-6980 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The SSS copies of Reports of Separation were broken out to each County Veterans Service officer.
The Adjutant General's Office advises it has Army National Guard records for the following:
1946 - 1978 Officer Records
1950 - 1978 Enlisted RecordsThis office also has records relating to the NG prior to WWI & the Mexican Border Conflict.
The Dept. of Veterans Affairs advises it has National Guard records from 6-27-50 to 7-27-53, covering those veterans who were called to active duty during the Korean Conflict and who received a state bonus.
The Historical Society advises it has payroll records covering the Mexican Border Conflict.
MISSISSIPPI
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 601-973-6232
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2. | Director
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Phone: 601-354-7205 (WWI & II)
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MISSOURI
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 573-526-9890
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3. | Missouri States Archives
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Phone: 573-751-3280
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MONTANA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 406-444-6910
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NEBRASKA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 402-471-7100/7114
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2. | Director
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Phone: 402-471-2458 |
NEVADA
3. | Nevada State Library and Archives
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Phone: 702-885-5210 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The State Archivist indicates good coverage, alphabetically arranged dating from 1864 for records of the National Guard, State Militia, and Adjutant General.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 603-225-1200/1380
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NEW JERSEY
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 609-530-6957
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2. | Director, Dept. of Veterans Service
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Phone: 609-292-9303 |
NEW MEXICO
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 505-474-1202
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2. | Director, Veterans Service Commission
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Phone: 505-827-6300 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Bonus records are available from the Veterans Service Commission only if veteran has applied for a tax exemption.
NEW YORK
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 518-786-4502/4855
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2. | Division of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 518-474-3752 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Div. of Veterans Affairs advises it has Veterans Readjustment Allowance Records (52-20 & 26-26 Clubs) for WWII and the Korean Conflict. These records pertain to unemployment insurance payments made to veterans by the state of N.Y. A verification from the Div. of Veterans Affairs that an individual received this benefit is proof of honorable military service. However, the dates of service cannot be verified. In order to search these records the SSAN is needed.
NORTH CAROLINA
1. | Adjutant General
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2. | Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 919-733-3851 | ||||||
3. | Department of Cultural Resources
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Phone: 919-733-3952 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Adjutant General's Office advises coverage of WWI records includes: alphabetical card file (1917 - 1919); & a card file of those killed in action or died of disease (1917 - 1919).
The Adjutant General's Office also advises it has coverage of NG records from: prior to WWI; & 1947 to present.
A duplicate set of WWI Service Record Cards for North Carolina has been furnished to NPRC (MPR).
Many of the records in the Division of Archives and History (address #3 above) are arranged by county. Always try to furnish home address.
NORTH DAKOTA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 701-224-5102
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2. | Commissioner
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Phone: 701-239-7165 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Address #1 holds records dating from 1950 and prior; address #2 holds records dating after 1950.
Rosters of WWI, WWII, and Korean Conflict (in book form) have been furnished to NPRC (MPR).
OHIO
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 614-889-7070
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2. | Director
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Phone: 614-466-5453 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Copy of the WWI roster was furnished to NPRC.
The Adjutant General's Office also has service records of Ohioans who served on extended active duty during World War II and the Korean Conflict, consisting of copies of certificates of discharge and Reports of Separation.
The Division of Soldiers Claims & Veterans Affairs advises it has copies of discharge papers/separation documents for the following periods:
WWI - Apr, 1917 to Nov, 1918; WWII - 12-7-41 to 9-2-45; Korea - 6-25-50 to 7-19-53; &
early 1960's (if served in Vietnam).
OKLAHOMA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 405-425-8201
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2. | Director, Department of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 405-521-3684 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Dept. of Veterans Affairs advises it has lists of officers and enlisted men who lost their lives in WWI. These are listed in alphabetical order by County of residence. The lists indicate whether veteran was killed in action, died of disease, wounds, or accident.
The Adjutant General's Office advises their records begin in late 1946 & 1952 when units were Federally recognized.
NPRC(MPR) was furnished discharge documents from 1940 thru 1971. These records are identified in the registry file index as "QMD."
OREGON
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 503-945-3991
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2. | Oregon Veterans' Building
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Phone: 503-373-2085 |
PENNSYLVANIA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 717-861-8500/1
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3. | Division of Archives & Manuscripts
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Phone: 717-783-9877
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*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Adjutant General's Office advises it has state bonus applications for WWI, WWII, and Korea. In order to search Korean bonus applications, the AG's office needs a service number.
The Div. of Archives & Manuscripts advises it has Muster Rolls from 1916 to 1917; Service Records & Bonus Applications from 1917-1948; Draft Board Registration & Induction Records from 1917-1948; Veterans Compensation & Bonus File Records
c. 1950; & National Guard records from 1867-1969. When requesting information from this source furnish: complete name; township or county of residence at time of entering service; approximate period of service; & date of birth. Information as to company, battalion, or regiment with which an individual served is beneficial.Most Pennsylvania veterans were urged to record their discharges with their county records officer. This was free and most veterans took advantage, particularly for WWII.
PUERTO RICO
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 809-724-1295
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RHODE ISLAND
1. | Office of the Adjutant General
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Phone: 401-457-4102
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2. | Chief, Veterans Affairs Office
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Phone: 401-277-2488 |
SOUTH CAROLINA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 803-748-4217
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2. | Director, Department of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 803-734-0200 |
3. | South Carolina Dept. of
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Phone: 803-734-8577 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The office of the Adjutant General advises it has WWI Roster. The SSS copies of Report of Separation that were furnished to the Adjutant General were used to compile an "Official Roster" for WWII. A copy has been furnished to NPRC(MPR).
The Dept. of Archives and history advises it has the following records:
WWI Service Record Cards
Muster Rolls and Enlistment Records - 1907-1922 (transferred from the office of the A.G.)
Record of decorations for action between 1909-1918
Muster Rolls of Mexican Border Service - 1916-1917
"Official Roster" of S.C. soldiers - 1917-1918
Applications for WWI Victory Medals 1920-1921; and 1925-1926
Company files after induction - 1940-1943 (transferred from the office of the A.G.)
Discharge and releases from military service - 1941-1943 (transferred from the A.G.)
S.C. State Guard Enlistment Records - 1941-1947
SOUTH DAKOTA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 605-399-6702
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2. | South Dakota Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 605-333-6869
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TENNESSEE
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 615-313-3001/2666
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TEXAS
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 512-465-5006
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2. | Executive Director
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Phone: 512-463-5538 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Adjutant General's Office advises WWI cards indicate: date & place of enlistment; & date & place of discharge. Also has roster of 36th Division from 1914-1918.
The AG's office has list of Texans killed in WWI, WWII, & Korean conflict.
UTAH
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 801-576-3900
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3. | State Archivist and Records Administrator
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Phone: 801-538-3012 |
VERMONT
2. | Director
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Phone: 802-828-3379/3381 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Bonus information consists of amount and date received.
VIRGINIA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 804-775-9120
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3. | The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219-8000 |
General Phone: 804-692-3500 Reference Phone: 804-692-3888 Fax: 804-692-3556 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Library of Virginia advises that WWI records are arranged by the county or city of induction. WWII separation documents (1942-1950) are arranged alphabetically by veteran's last name.
VIRGIN ISLANDS
2. | Director, Division of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 809-773-6663 |
WASHINGTON
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 206-512-8201
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2. | Dept. of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 360-753-5586 |
WEST VIRGINIA
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 304-341-6316/18
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2. | Division of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 304-558-3661 |
3. | Archives & History
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Phone: 304-348-0230 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Adjutant General's Office advises it has a brief statement of WWI service. The office of Archives & History advises it has WWI service record cards; & burial & cemetery records. This office also has some WWI bonus records, as well as the Mexican Border Conflict bonus records.
WISCONSIN
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 608-242-3001
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2. | Department of Veterans Affairs
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Phone: 608-266-3602 |
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Dept. of Veterans Affairs advises it has Grave Registration records of veterans buried in the State of Wisconsin which include military records information.
WYOMING
1. | Adjutant General
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Phone: 307-772-5234
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