Missouri, Reports of Separation Notices - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of an index to World War II Reports of Separation for the years 1941 to 1946. The records are located at the Missouri State Archives in Jefferson City.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name of soldier
 * Birth date and place
 * Marital status
 * Citizenship status
 * Dates of military service including military unit
 * Place registered for the draft
 * Date and place of discharge

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * Date or place of birth

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?

 * Search for additional military records
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Search for vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Search for land and probate records

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Missouri.
 * US Military Basic Search Strategies
 * Finding a World War II (1939-1945) Veteran's Records
 * Missouri Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.