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Subseries 3: U.S. Enlisted Army

Scope and Content Note:

Service cards for enlisted men in the United States Army include the following data: name; rank; company; regiment; when and where soldier enlisted (most cards also provide length of enlistment); residence at time of enlistment (usually city and state; sometimes street address included for New York City men); organizations served in; ranks held during service; date and cause of, and rank held, at separation from service; last served in (might include unit, date, and information on mustering out, if applicable); birthplace (usually city and state; if foreign born, just country); age at enlistment; occupation; color of eyes and hair; complexion; height; and remarks (if applicable), which might include information on the soldier's "character"-e.g. "good," "excellent," "poor"-and/or a soldier's service history. With few exceptions, engagements and wounds received are not recorded on these cards.