Series 1: Service Records, 1838-1920

This series includes service records of the various parts of the Michigan Military Establishment spanning from 1838 to 1920. They are divided into five subseries: Descriptive Records, Service Records, Officer Records, Enlistment Records, and Health Records. Note that these records not only document Michigan soldier's involvement in American conflicts such as the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I, but also include service during times of peace as well.