Colorado, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains military discharge records from Logan, Saguache and Yuma counties in the state of Colorado. More records may be added as they become available.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2
 * Name
 * Serial Number
 * Branch of Service
 * Organization (Military Unit)
 * Date and place of separation (discharge)
 * Residence
 * Date and place of birth
 * Race
 * Marital Status
 * US Citizen
 * Date and place of enlistment

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 if 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 Colorado.
 * Colorado Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Logan County Certificates of honorable discharge, 1943-1972
 * Saguache County Certificates of honorable discharge, 1919-1966
 * Yuma County Certificates of honorable discharge, 1919-1930

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
 * Colorado, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945
 * United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

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