This publication is a compilation of approved Navy pensions covering applications made during the period 1861 to about 1910. It includes important information for the researcher, such as information about the sailor including name, age, residence, date and place of birth. In addition, information about the nature and extent of military service is often included.

Information about naval commands with which a veteran served, details of battles and campaigns, and other documentation concerning the veteran's service may also be included in some pension application files.

You can locate an approved pension through the alphabetical hierarchy in the browse menu. Select the first letter of the last name, then the first two letters of the surname, locate the surname, followed by his given name in the next section of browse titles. You can also search on the sailor’s name using the search box.

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