Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Military Service Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This publication consists of two collections,discharge records covering 1898-1934 for Alaska servicemen in the armed forces years 1898-1934 and an alphabetical list (typescript) of individuals who served during World War I from April 1917 to November 1919 giving Alaska as their place of residence. The List was compiled from records of the Adjutant General's Office, Bureau of Navigation and Marine Corps. Digital images of the originals are held by the Alaska State Archives in Juneau, AK.

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

Alphabetical Lists - World War I
 * Name
 * Place of Residence
 * Age
 * Place and Date of Enlistment, Commission, or Induction
 * Discharge: Date, Place, Nature of
 * Record and Branch of Service

Discharges
 * Name
 * Date of Discharge
 * Place of Discharge
 * Serial Number
 * Military Unit
 * Date of Enlistment
 * Place of Enlistment

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The 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
 * Use the information found in the record to locate the death record
 * Search for other vital records such as birth and marriage
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
 * Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census 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, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Alaska.
 * US Military Basic Search Strategies
 * Beginning Research in United States Military Records
 * Alaska Guided Research
 * Alaska Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Alaska Research, 1880-Present

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

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Alaska State Archives. Military Discharge Records, 1898-1934
 * Alaska, World War I soldiers' discharge records, 1917-1919
 * Alaska, World War I Selective Service System draft registration cards, 1917-1918
 * Alaska, World War II statement of service records, 1948-1949

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * World War I Draft Registration Cards
 * United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940

Citing This Collection
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