The military records from Georgia State are rich resources for family historians, covering service from the colonial period through modern conflicts. Revolutionary War pension files, War of 1812 bounty land records, and Civil War service documents provide detailed personal information. Georgia’s Confederate pensions and militia records offer insights into post-war lives. Draft registrations for World War I and World War II supply key biographical details such as birthplaces, occupations, and next-of-kin. Many records are held at the Georgia Archives and the National Archives. For genealogists researching their Georgian roots, Georgia’s military documents can uncover ancestors' military service, community roles, and migrations, offering a deeper understanding of their personal and historical contexts.
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