Series 6154
Box Elder County (Utah). County Recorder Military discharges
Dates: 1944-1952.
3 microfilm reels
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 discharges contain a wide range of personal information, as well as military service and discharge information. Most veterans brought their papers to be recorded soon after discharge. However, in some cases, years elapsed between the actual discharge and the date of recording. This is particularly true for World War I veterans whose discharges are prominent in this series during the 1950s.
Arrangement
According to branch of service, thereunder chronological.
Access Restrictions
This series is classified as Public.
Preferred Citation
Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.
Processing Note
This series was microfilmed (agency and date unknown), and processed by Rosemary Cundiff in July 2000.
Indexing Terms
- World War, 1914-1918--Box Elder County (Utah)--Veterans.
- World War, 1939-1945--Box Elder County (Utah)--Veterans.
- Military discharge--Utah--Box Elder County.
- Soldiers--Utah--Box Elder County.
Page Last Updated October 18, 2012.