Morgan County (Utah). County Recorder Military discharges, 1943-1951.

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.

The discharge records kept by the Morgan County recorder include a variety of forms, which the recorder filled out according to information on the original documents. While the format of the forms varies, similar information is included. Personal information, generally includes name, date and place of birth, race, marital status, occupation, education, character notes,physical description, immunization record, notes on personal marks or identifications, and notes on general physical condition at the time of discharge. Military information, includes date and place of induction, 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.