Series 13147
Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder Military discharges
Dates: 1944-[ongoing]
3 microfilm reels
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Historical Note
An agency history is available.
Scope and Content
Utah Code states 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 discharge records include extensive personal information, as well as mlitary service and discharge information. Most discharges in this series relate to veterans of World War II or the Korean War. A few World War I discharges are scattered throughout the series.
Gaps in Series
Even though this series includes only five books, the index relating to it includes reference to eight books. More recent volumes may still be in the custody of the Carbon County recorder.
Access Restrictions
This series is designated as Public.
Reproduction and Use
These records are available for reproduction and use.
Finding Aids
Indexes: Index included, covering from 1944 thru 1958.
Related Records
Selective Service Record from Carbon County (Utah). County Clerk, Series 29793, contains a information on individuals from Carbon County who served in the armed forces.
Official records from Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder, Series 83868, contains a variety of records for which the county recorder was responsible. Additional military discharges may be included.
Indexing Terms
World War, 1914-1918--Carbon County (Utah)--Veterans.
World War, 1939-1945--Carbon County (Utah)--Veterans.
Military discharge--Utah--Carbon County.
Soldiers--Utah--Carbon County.
REEL | DESCRIPTION |
1 | Index |
1 | book 1, Army p 1-595; Navy p 1-115; Marine Corps p 1-34; Coast Guard p 1-2 |
2 | book 2, Army p 566-1000; Navy, p 116-399; Coast Guard p 3-7 |
2 | book 3, Army p 1001-1176 |
3 | book 3, Army p 1177-2168; Navy p 400-581; Marines p 35-125; C.G., p 9-16 |
3 | book 4 |
3 | book 5 |