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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection consists of an index and images to discharges and Selective Service statement of service records for '''World War II''' acquired from the North Carolina State Archives.The following counties are included in this collection: | This collection consists of an index and images to discharges and Selective Service statement of service records for '''World War II''' acquired from the North Carolina State Archives.The following counties are included in this collection: | ||
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Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Anson, Ashe, Avery, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Burke, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Camden, Carteret, Caswell, Catawba, Chatham, Cherokee, Chowan, Clay, Cleveland, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Davidson, Davie, Duplin, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Forsyth, Gaston, Gates, Granville, Greene, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Haywood, Henderson, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, and Iredell counties. | Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Anson, Ashe, Avery, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Burke, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Camden, Carteret, Caswell, Catawba, Chatham, Cherokee, Chowan, Clay, Cleveland, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Davidson, Davie, Duplin, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Forsyth, Gaston, Gates, Granville, Greene, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Haywood, Henderson, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, and Iredell counties. | ||
=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
{{Image Visibility}} | {{Image Visibility}} | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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{{DFNL View |page = [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/North_Carolina,_Discharge_and_Statement_of_Service_Records_Digital_Folder_Number_List Digital Folder Number List] |CID = 2053639 }} | {{DFNL View |page = [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/North_Carolina,_Discharge_and_Statement_of_Service_Records_Digital_Folder_Number_List Digital Folder Number List] |CID = 2053639 }} | ||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === 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. | + | 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 [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. |
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s discharge and statement of service record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | When you have located your ancestor’s discharge and statement of service record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | ||
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* [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]] | * [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]] | ||
* [[Finding a World War II (1939-1945) Veteran's Records]] | * [[Finding a World War II (1939-1945) Veteran's Records]] | ||
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=== Related Family History Library Collections === | === Related Family History Library Collections === | ||
| − | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2425786 | + | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2425786 North Carolina, military records : World War II 4th draft registration cards, 1940-1945] |
=== Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | === Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2028680 United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2028680 United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946] | ||
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== Citing This Collection == | == 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. | 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. | ||
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== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
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[[Category:Multiple Wars and Conflicts]] | [[Category:Multiple Wars and Conflicts]] | ||
[[Category:Collections with a Digital Browse]] | [[Category:Collections with a Digital Browse]] | ||
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| Record Type | World War II |
| Collection years | 1940-1948 |
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Contents
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection consists of an index and images to discharges and Selective Service statement of service records for World War II acquired from the North Carolina State Archives.The following counties are included in this collection: Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Anson, Ashe, Avery, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Burke, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Camden, Carteret, Caswell, Catawba, Chatham, Cherokee, Chowan, Clay, Cleveland, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Davidson, Davie, Duplin, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Forsyth, Gaston, Gates, Granville, Greene, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Haywood, Henderson, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, and Iredell counties.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images.
For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name
- Birth date and place
- Death date and place
- Residence
- Names of parents
- Race
- Sex
- Details about military service
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
Selective Service Card
Discharge Record
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Digital Folder Number List[edit | edit source]
This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at North Carolina, Discharge and Statement of Service Records Digital Folder Number List.How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of your ancestor
- The birth date of your ancestor
- The place where your ancestor lived
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images[edit | edit source]
To view images in this collection:- Look at the Digital Folder Number List article to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
- Go to the Browse Page
- Select the Film number to view the images
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
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.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
When you have located your ancestor’s discharge and statement of service record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Use the names, residence and dates to locate census, church and land records
- Use the information found to search for other military records
- Use the information found to search additional state and county records
I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Look for variant spellings of the surnames
- Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of North Carolina.
- North Carolina Guided Research
- North Carolina Record Finder
- Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research
- US Military Basic Search Strategies
- Beginning Research in United States Military Records
- Finding a World War II (1939-1945) Veteran's Records
Related Family History Library Collections[edit | edit source]
Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections[edit | edit source]
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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.
| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]
| We welcome user additions to FamilySearch Historical Records wiki articles. We are looking for additional information that will help readers understand the topic and better use the available records. We also need translations for collection titles and images in articles about records written in languages other than English. For specific needs, please visit WikiProject FamilySearch Historical Records/Guidelines for Articles. Please follow these guidelines as you make changes. Thank you for any contributions you may provide. |
