The enormous variety of military records available in Pennsylvania offer a profound glimpse into a state with an extensive history of service—from the Revolutionary War to modern military conflicts. The state archives preserve a vast collection of documents, including enlistment records, service dossiers, pension files, and draft registrations, that detail the contributions of Pennsylvania’s citizens. These records capture individual narratives of valor and sacrifice alongside the broader impact of military service on local communities. For genealogists, Pennsylvania’s military records are a priceless resource for tracing family histories and understanding the state’s role in national defense. Exploring these records provides rich insights into personal military journeys and the enduring legacy that has shaped Pennsylvania’s historical identity.
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- Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution: Battalions and Line, 1775 - 1783 1,684 records
- Story of Our Regiment: History of the 148th Pennsylvania Volunteers, Written By the Comrades 1,212 records
- Pennsylvania Archives: Fifth Series, Volume 7 1,066 records
- Record of Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Spanish-American War, 1898 (1901) 959 records
- Pennsylvania Archives: Sixth Series, Volume 1 942 records
- History of the First Regiment Infantry, National Guard of Pennsylvania (Grey Reserves), 1861 - 1911, Volume 2 875 records
- History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers Corn Exchange Regiment, From Their First Engagement at Antietam to Appomattox 866 records
- Pennsylvania Archives: Fifth Series, Volume 5 851 records
- Antietam To Appomattox With 118th Pennsylvania Vols., Corn Exhange Regiment, Part 1 842 records
- Pennsylvania Archives: Sixth Series, Volume 2 836 records
- Indian Wars of Pennsylvania 836 records
- History of the First Regiment Infantry, National Guard of Pennsylvania (Grey Reserves), 1861 - 1911, Volume 1 815 records
- History of the Corn Exchange Regiment, 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers, From Their First Engagement at Antietam to Appomattox 809 records
- Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution: Associated Battalions and Militia, 1775 - 1783, Volume 1 806 records
- Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution: Associated Battalions and Militia, 1775 - 1783, Volume 2 785 records
- Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution, Battalions and Line, 1775 - 1783 781 records
- Antietam To Appomattox With 118th Pennsylvania Vols., Corn Exhange Regiment, Part 2 772 records
- History of the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps: Complete Record of the Organization, And of the Different Companies, Regiments And Brigades 754 records
- History of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry, Sixtieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the American Civil War, 1861 - 1865 742 records
- History of the 51st Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers and Veterant Volunteers, From Its Organization, at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1861, to Its Being Mustered Out of the United States Service at Alexandria, Virginia, July 27th, 1865 733 records
- Pennsylvania Archives: Fifth Series, Volume 6 670 records
- History of the Ninety-Seventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, During the War of the Rebellion, 1861 - 1865 647 records
- History of the Forty-Fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry, 1861 - 1865 646 records
- History of the Forty-Fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry, 1861 - 1865 646 records
- History of the Ninety-Seventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, During the War of the Rebellion, 1861 - 1865 637 records
- Red: White: and Blue Badge, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, 1861 - 1865 615 records
- History of the One Hundred and Fortieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers 593 records
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