Series 10326

Wasatch County (Utah). County Recorder Military discharges, 1919-1954.

1 microfilm reel

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

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 (Utah Code, 17-21-14, 2000). Military discharge records include extensive personal information, as well as military service and discharge information.

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 (Utah Code, 17-21-14, 2000). Military discharge records include extensive personal information, as well as military service and discharge information. With the exception of a few discharges issued in the early 1940s, all documents in this series relate to World War I veterans.

Arrangement

Chronological according to date recorded.

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

Wasatch County military discharges were microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah in August 1966 and processed by Rosemary Cundiff in July 2000.

Other Finding Aids

Indexes: Index by surname is included.

Related Material

Official records from Wasatch County (Utah). County Recorder, Series 7056, contains a variety of records for which the county recorder was responsible. Additional discharges, especially from later time period may be included.

Container List

ReelDescription
11919-1954