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Florida. Circuit Court (5th Circuit : Lake County)
Title, Dates:
Soldiers and sailors discharge records, 1919-1939.
Amount:
1.00 microfilm reel 35 mm.
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Lake County was created by an act of the State Legislature on May 7, 1887 (Chap. 3771, Laws). It was formed from portions of Sumter and Orange Counties. The Clerk of the Circuit Court in each county serves as the official custodian of deed, marriage, and probate records.
Summary:
This series consists of a microfilm copy of the soldiers and sailors discharge records for Lake County, Florida from 1919 to 1939. The series contains discharge records and an index (1919-1939). Each county in the United States was required to record the honorable discharge of soldiers and sailors who served in World War I. The records are usually typed or handwritten transcripts of the original document given to the soldier. The records contain the individual's name, race, rank, series number, reason for discharge, birthplace, age at time of enlistment, occupation, and physical description. The enlistment record, usually included with the discharge record, gives the length of service, prior service, marital status, arms and horsemanship qualifications, advancement, battles, decorations and honors, leaves of absence, physical condition, and character evaluation.
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Microfilm listing available.
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Reproduction Note:
Microfilm.
Location of Originals/Duplicates:
Circuit Court, 5th Judicial Circuit, Lake County. Office of the Clerk, Tavares, Florida.
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Military discharge Florida --Lake County World War, 1914-1918 Florida
Military records. aat
Lake County (Fla.)
for detailed listing.