Commissioner of Indian War Records Indian War Service Affidavits

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About the Collection

Names of the persons who were members of any organization performing military duties during Indian wars or expeditions against the Indians during territorial years. Veterans completed affidavits of service.

Typed form with handwritten answers concerning "Indian Wars"

Commissioner of Indian War Records Indian War affidavits

Series 2217

Legislation in 1909 created a Board of Commissioners of Indian War Records to ascertain the names of the persons who were members of any organization performing military duties during Indian wars against the Indians during territorial years.