If you have ancestors who have served at a military base in Washington State, you’ll love our new collection of US, Washington State Military Records, 1855-1950. This collection contains more than 140 thousand records for servicemembers in Washington State. These records reveal rich details, including birthdate, occupation, family members, military service, and more. The collection dates to 1855, some 30 years before Washington became a state. Here are a few examples of what you might find:
In 1855, the Washington Territorial Legislature passed a law to create the first organized militia. This collection contains muster rolls like this one for the Puget Sound Mounted Volunteers in 1855.
After Washington became a state, the territorial militia became the National Guard. This collection includes the Enlistment Registers for the National Guard in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The register provides information like occupation, age, enlistment date, and regiment.
In 1919, the Department of War ordered states to compile a summary of each WWI veteran’s service. These cards, called WWI Service Statement Cards, include each veteran’s name, age, details of their military service and the rank they attained, serial number, the place of induction, and more.
Veterans who served in the Korean War Era were eligible for a bonus. The Washington Veterans Bonus Claims cards in this collection record the veteran’s name, how long they served, and their bonus amount.
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Would you have records of Chauncey Leavenworth Griggs, who entered the SkiTroops in WW2 and trained at Camp Hale, Colorado?
He registered in Seattle, WA in 1943 I believe, and was born in Tacoma, WA in 1909. I am his daughter.
Cheers,
Tamar Griggs
Can you find anything regarding Harry Geffon from Brooklyn, NY who served in WWII?
Where can I find my husband Army records from the Korean War ? He was a captain and a neurosurgeon in Fort Campbell, KY. His name was Daniel Warren Meub, MD.
Thank you
Sue Meub
Where can I find my father’s Army records from the Korean War? He served two tours in Korea. His name was John Cockrell Haynie. Stationed first in 1948 at Ft. Lewis, WA. Followed by Camp Gordon, GA, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and last at Ft. Riley, KS in 1959.
Thank you.
Would love to know about my Uncle Frederick Raab. He died October 20, 1943 in Italy fighting for our country…
am looking for information about. James Bailey Housley ( johnny) and its service in the army.
73 field artillery battalion in the 9 DIV us army
MY FATHER WAS A WWII VETERAN
NAME: JOHN MC CONNELL
RANK: SARGENT
NUMBER: 32506790 DUFFEL BAG ID 7423-C. A
BIRTH DATE: MARCH 4, 1921
HE WAS IN A TRANSPORTATION UNIT IN THE ARMY AND LANDED DURING THE D-DAY INVASION.
I CAN’T FIND RECORDS FOR HIM AS I BELIEVE THEY WERE BURNED IN THE ARMY RECORDS FIRE.
I CAN USE SOME HELP FINDING ANY RECORDS; DRAFT NOTICE, ETC, ANYTHING.
JOHN THOMAS MC CONNELL
cAN YOU FIND ANYTHING OUT AOUT MY WIFE RITA J. SHE WAS IN MATURNTTY HOSPITAL AT FORT BRAGG NORTH CAROLINA JAN.3RD,1953.
Would you have record of Ade Randolph my mothers father, she was born while he was in the army in June 24th 1918.
Thank you
Wayne Phillips
Where can I find my DNA and my ancestors and figure everything out about my past grandma granddad etc
Still looking for Raymond Dale Bannan.He was in the Navy from July 1951 to 1955. He was GMs 3
When I was deployed for OIF in 2003, we trained at Ft. Lewis Washington. At the time we bunked at the old WWII barracks on “West Fort”. The more modern side had a lot more updated buildings and facilities. Thank you for posting this article about the Washington State records!
Would I get the information pertaining to George Vidican in Year of 1096 connected to all the Vidican’s up to year 2023
I am trying to identify and find records for my 80+ year old aunt’s father whom she has never known. Her mother met him in Winnsboro, South Carolina, which is not far from Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. All she has to identify him is the following at the end of a letter:
Love, R L Brown, Co I. 186 Inf., APO UI (I think), Tacoma Wash.
I have tried to locate him on Fold3 but there are SO many RL Browns, I have been unsuccessful thus far. Can someone help me? My aunt’s health is not so good, and I would really like for her to know who he was before she passes. Many thanks for any assistance or guidance you can provide
My father was stationed in Oklahoma and it says he was married. This was back in 1942. The last name was Sommer. Would you have a copy of the marriage certificate. Having a hard time finding it. Any help would be appricated.