AGENCY: Duchesne County (Utah). County Recorder

SERIES: 84236
TITLE: Military discharges
DATES: 1945-1994.
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 States, 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 a wide range of personal information, in addition to military and discharge information. Documents in this series include discharges from World War I to the Vietnam War and after.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1941 through 1994. Retain in State Archives permanently.

Paper: Retain in Office permanently after being microfilmed.

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1945 through 1994. Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private. This series may contain such personal identifying information, such as birth dates, Social Security numbers, and military ID numbers. (Utah Code 63G-2-302)

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Public. Records in this series are considered public after 75 years. (Utah Code 63G-2-310)

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