Military Service and Pension Records

Compiled records based on military service in the United States Army for regular forces raised by the Federal Government (officers who served before June 30, 1917 and enlisted men who served before October 31, 1912), Confederate Armed Forces (officers and enlisted men, 1861-1865), and volunteer service during wars from the Revolutionary War through the Philippine Insurrection, (1775-1902).

Reproduction of the complete pension application file (up to 100 pages), based on Federal (not State or Confederate) military service during the Civil War or later. It includes the Pension Documents Packet and all other information of an official or personal nature in the file. If the file exceeds 100 pages, you will receive a form and instructions to order copies of the remaining pages.

Reproduction of the complete pension application file, based on Federal (not State or Confederate) military service before the Civil War. It includes the Pension Documents Packet and all other information of an official or personal nature in the file.

Reproduction of eight documents that contain genealogical information about the pension applicant, to the extent they are present in the file. These documents are for Federal (not State or Confederate) service between 1775 and 1912 ( before World War I). Select the FAQ at the right for a list of specific documents.

Bounty-land warrant application files are based on Federal (not State) military service before 1856. Documents in a bounty-land warrant application are similar to those in a pension application file. In addition, these files usually give the veteran’s age and place of residence at the time the application was submitted.