Montana, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Military discharge records for various counties in the state of Montana ranging from 1917 to 1953. More records may be added as they become available. Counties represented in the records are: Broadwater, Lewis and Clark, and Powell.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 3

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
 * Be sure to 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 research your family in Montana.
 * Montana Guided Research
 * Montana Record Finder
 * Montana Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Montana Research, 1880-Present
 * Montana Military Records
 * US Military Basic Search Strategies

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Military records, 1939-1945 WWII
 * Broadwater County, discharge records, 1943-1953
 * Lewis and Clark County, military discharge books, 1939-1946
 * Powell County, discharge records, 1917-1958

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
 * Montana, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * Directory of the organizations and units, Montana national guard
 * Korean War veterans roster vols.9-10

Citing This Collection
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