Series 5155
San Juan County (Utah). County Recorder Military discharges
Dates: 1944-1948.
1 microfilm reel
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Historical Note
An agency history is available.
Scope and Content
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 discharge records include extensive personal information, as well as military service and discharge information. All documents in this series relate to men who were discharged from 1944 to 1948.
Military discharge forms include personal information, such as name, date and place of birth, race, marital status, occupation, education, character notes, physical description, immunization records, notes on personal marks or identifications, and notes on general physical condition at the time of discharge. They contain military information, such as date and place ofinduction, military serial number, grade, rank, branch of service, evaluation of military skills, military decorations, citations and awards, military campaigns participated in, and wounds received in battle. Discharge data include such things as date, reason, and location of discharge, home address or other destination, travel allowance, pay and insurance data, and the signature of a discharging officer.
Images Available
This series is available on microfilm.
Access Restrictions
This series is designated as Public.
Reproduction and Use
These records are available for reproduction and use.
Finding Aids
Indexes: by name is included.
Related Records
Military separation forms and benefit records from the Division of Archives and Records Service, Series 2794, contains military discharges compiled from multiple sources, including county recorders' copies.
Official records from San Juan County (Utah). County Recorder, Series 6682, contains miscellaneous records filed by the county recorder and probably includes additional military discharges.
Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945--San Juan County (Utah)--Veterans.
Military discharge--Utah--San Juan County.
Soldiers--Utah--San Juan County.
REEL | DESCRIPTION |
1 | 1944 Oct - 1948 Apr |