FARIBAULT COUNTY: RECORDER:

The discharge index is alphabetical by surname and refers to book and page number of the record book where the soldier’s discharge certificate is recorded. Entries in the index cite volumes 1, 7 and 8. Although the target on the microfilm gives a date span of 1898- for the index, the entries themselves begin in 1917.

The record book (“Record of Soldier’s and Sailor’s Discharges 1”) contains extracts from or transcripts of official discharge papers filed with the county recorder by persons returning from military services. Filing dates span 1919 through 1971 and include records of those serving in World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict and beyond. Entries are listed in chronological order.

Each discharge record gives the soldier’s name, military identification number, citation to authority for discharge, birthplace and date, physical description (color of eyes and hair, complexion, height), and date of discharge. It usually includes enlistment date and place, grade or rank, and a summary of service history. It many include qualifications (horsemanship, marksmanship, etc.), vocation and training information, battles or skirmishes engaged in, wounds received, physical condition and character upon discharge, vaccinations and marital status.

Note: Roll 28 Soldier Discharge records begin at Item No. 4.

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An index to the records is filmed on Roll 28 and again on Roll 30.

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Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Faribault County (Minn.). Recorder. Military Discharge Records. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Microfilm Production:

Salt Lake City, UT : Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990

Available on interlibrary loan from the Minnesota Historical Society. Inquiries regarding purchase should be directed to the Genealogical Society of Utah.

Location of Originals:

Faribault County recorder; Blue Earth, MN.

Accession Information:

Accession number: 996-113

Processing Information:

Catalog ID number: 990017332670104294

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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:

Veterans -- Minnesota -- Faribault County.

Document Types:

Microforms.

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