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The military records from Louisiana are rich and diverse, shaped by colonial, state, and national histories. Early records include French and Spanish colonial military rosters. During the Civil War, both Confederate and Union service records were created, often listing birthplaces, occupations, and physical traits. Louisiana also produced detailed Confederate pension records. World War I and World War II draft registrations provide personal details for many residents. The Louisiana State Archives and local repositories preserve a wide range of these documents. For genealogists researching their Southern roots, Louisiana’s military records offer unique glimpses into ancestors' military service, cultural backgrounds, and the broader historical changes that affected life in the region.
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Draft, Enlistment & Service
- Louisiana, First Registration Draft Cards, 1940-1945 250,775 records
- Louisiana, Second Registration Draft Cards, compiled 1948-1959 242,072 records
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