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Soldiers and sailors discharge records, 1919-1946.
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1.00 microfilm reel 35 mm.
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Chronological.
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Okeechobee County was created by an act of the Florida Legislature on May 8, 1917 (Chap. 7401, Laws). It was formed from portions of Osceola, St. Lucie and Palm Beach 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 Okeechobee County, Florida from 1919 to 1946. 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.
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Circuit Court, Nineteenth Judicial Circiut, Okeechobee County. Office of the Clerk, Okeechobee, Florida.
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World War, 1914-1918 Florida Military discharge Florida --Okeechobee County
Military records. aat
Okeechobee County (Fla.)
for detailed listing.