Kansas, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains military discharge records for the following counties in the state of Kansas ranging approximately from 1862 to 1999. More records may be added as they become available. Counties represented in the records are: • 4

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

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.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Kansas.
 * Kansas Guided Research
 * Kansas Record Finder
 * Kansas Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Kansas Research, 1880-Present

Family History Library Holdings
Discharge Records • 2

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 * Kansas, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945

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