United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This military collection contains rosters of officers and muster rolls of enlisted men that were prepared both monthly and bimonthly between the years 1916-1939. Rosters are most often arranged by type of unit and reporting unit. Records are originally housed at The National Archives at St. Louis. The collection is part of Records Group 64, Records of the National Archives and Records Administration. The collection was transferred by the Department of the Army to the National Archives after the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis.

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


 * Name
 * Age
 * Birthplace
 * Physical description
 * Occupation
 * Enlistment place
 * Enlistment date


 * Assignments
 * Residence
 * Marital status
 * Name of contact person and address
 * Name of unit
 * Assigned camp
 * Remarks

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of person
 * Unit served with
 * Date of service

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.

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 * United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940

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