Massachusetts boasts an impressive military record legacy that spans from the Revolutionary War to present-day conflicts. The state archives hold an extensive collection of military documents—including enlistment records, service files, pension documents, and draft registrations—that collectively document the state’s significant contributions to national defense. Having played a pivotal role in the founding of the nation, Massachusetts continues to be recognized for its military involvement in key historical events. For genealogists, these records offer a rich resource for tracing family military service and understanding personal narratives of valor and sacrifice. Examining Massachusetts’ military records provides invaluable insights into individual and community histories, reinforcing the state’s enduring military heritage.
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Military Documents
- Record of the Massachusetts Volunteers, 1861 - 1865, Volume 1 1,894 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 11 1,064 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 9 1,056 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 16 1,056 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 17 1,054 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 8 1,048 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 1 1,048 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 3 1,044 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 13 1,044 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 12 1,036 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 14 1,022 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, Volume 4, Part 2 1,008 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 4, Part 1 1,000 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 2 996 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 7 992 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 6 988 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 5 984 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 10, Part 2 966 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 10, Part 1 964 records
- Massachusetts Soldiers And Sailors of the Revolutionary War, a Compilation From the Archives, Volume 15 960 records
- Massachusetts in the Army And Navy During the War of 1861-65, Volume 2, Part 2 874 records
- History of the Thirty-Sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, 1862 - 1865 822 records
- Sketch of the History of Attleborough, From Its Settlement To the Division 812 records
- Massachusetts in the Army And Navy During the War of 1861-65, Volume 2, Part 1 760 records
- Technology's War Record: an Interpretation of the Contribution Made By the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Great War, 1914-1919 754 records
- History of the First Regiment of Massachusetts Cavalry Volunteers 710 records
- History of the Forty-Fifth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia 708 records
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