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Pension files of the Mormon Battalion are arranged alphabetically by name of veteran. Files typically contain survivor pension documents, affidavits by the claimant and witnesses, correspondence, medical reports and related documents supporting each claim. These records often provide enlistment and discharge dates, disability, details of service, witness affidavits, marriage and family information.

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Source Information

Publication Number:
T1196
Publication Title:
Selected Pension Application Files Relating to the Mormon Battalion, Mexican War, 1846-48
Publisher:
NARA
Record Group:
15
State:
Utah
Date Range:
1846-48
Short Description:
NARA T1196. The Mormon Battalion was formed in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1846, to support the U.S. troops in California during the Mexican War.
Roll:
0015
Reference Number:
16024
Veteran Surname:
Porter
Veteran Given Name:
Sanford
Claimant Surname:
Porter
Claimant Given Name:
Virginia Anderson
Veteran Surname Starts With:
P
Original data from:
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