The plethora of military records available in Tennessee offer a profound glimpse into the state’s storied contributions to national defense, spanning from the Civil War to modern military conflicts. The Tennessee State Archives hold a comprehensive collection of documents—including enlistment records, service dossiers, pension files, and draft registrations—that detail the service of Tennesseans over the years. These records capture personal narratives of bravery and sacrifice while also reflecting broader historical trends and community impacts. For genealogists, Tennessee’s military records are an invaluable resource for tracing family histories and understanding the state’s unique military heritage. Exploring these documents provides essential insights into individual valor and the collective legacy that has shaped Tennessee’s enduring role in American military history.
Military
Pension Records
- Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications 38,393 records
Military Documents
- Army Reunion: With Reports of the Meetings of the Societies of the Army of the Cumberland, the Army of the Tennessee, the Army of the Ohio and the Army of Georgia 678 records
- Twelve Months Volunteer: Journal of a Private, in the Tennessee Regiment of Cavalry, in the Campaign, in Mexico, 1846 - 1847 662 records
- History of the Twentieth Tennessee Regiment Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A. 594 records
- History of the Thirteenth Regiment, Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, U.S.A. 569 records
- Chattanooga Campaign 546 records
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