AGENCY: Iron County (Utah). County Recorder

SERIES: 6135
TITLE: Military discharges
DATES: 1921-1964.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: Since 1923, Utah Code has provided that upon presentation, the county recorder shall record honorable discharges from the military, naval or marine service of the United State and any orders, citations, and decorations of honor relating to a person while in the military service of the United States. County recorders' copies are considered evidence with the same effect as the original. (Utah Code, 17-21-14, 2000). Military discharges contain extensive personal as well as military service and discharge information. Documents in this series include discharges from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1921 through 1964. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1921 through 1964. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series has permanent historical value as documentation of Utahns' military service.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. Records on microfilm at the State Archives that are less than 75 years old may contain some private information. (UCA 63G-2-310)

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