Indiana, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains military discharge records for counties in the state of Indiana ranging approximately from 1864 to 1985.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

Coverage Table
As of 7 June 2022 the following counties are included in this collection.
 * Fulton
 * Grant
 * La Porte
 * Pulaski

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
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Indiana.
 * Indiana Guided Research
 * Indiana Record Finder
 * Indiana Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1900 &#124; 1900-Present

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

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Fulton County. Military discharge record, 1873-1927.
 * Grant County. Soldiers discharge,1864-1932.
 * La Porte County. Soldier's discharge record, v. 1, 1865-1898.
 * Pulaskia County. Veterans discharge index.
 * Indiana, World War II draft registration cards, 1940-1947

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Indiana, World War I, Enrollment Cards, 1919.
 * United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * Harold Van Trump. Fulton County in the World War

Citing This Collection
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