Inventory of Military discharges from Carbon County (Utah). County Recorder, 1944-[ongoing]

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.

REELDESCRIPTION
1Index
1book 1, Army p 1-595; Navy p 1-115; Marine Corps p 1-34; Coast Guard p 1-2
2book 2, Army p 566-1000; Navy, p 116-399; Coast Guard p 3-7
2book 3, Army p 1001-1176
3book 3, Army p 1177-2168; Navy p 400-581; Marines p 35-125; C.G., p 9-16
3book 4
3book 5