AGENCY: Division of State History

SERIES: 85298
TITLE: World War I service questionnaires
DATES: i 1914-1918.
ARRANGEMENT:

DESCRIPTION: This series contains military service questionnaires and photographs of Utah's World War I veterans. The survey was the result of a gubernatorial request to the State Council of Defense that a War History of the State be compiled; when the council disbanded, the Historical Society continued the project. The questionnaire form includes general information, induction information, overseas service data, promotions, casualties, and remarks. The forms also asked that a photograph be returned with the questionnaire. General information gives personal and family history. Induction information provide dates, branch of service, and training camp data. Overseas service information includes transport and service dates and place. Promotions information includes rank, military training, discharge date, and any citations. Casualties are listed: date, place, and cause of death.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based on the historical value of these records.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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