Louisiana, Korean War Bonus Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States Louisiana 

What is in the Collection?
The collection consists of images of bonus payments made to veterans by the state of Louisiana for the years 1950 to 1953. The records are on film and are located at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Korean War Bonus records may contain the following information:


 * Name of serviceman
 * May name spouse, children or parents
 * Birth date
 * Birth place
 * Home Address
 * Date of payments
 * Amount of payments
 * Military service details
 * If deceased, the death date and place

How Do I Search the Collection?
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 * The name and or birth date of the individual
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