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New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs War Bonus Records (World War II)


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of records documenting the payment of state-awarded bonuses to World War II veterans and their beneficiaries. Included are copies of payments and rejected applications. These records were maintained to verify veteran's military service and for reviewing applications from veterans/beneficiaries claiming they were unable to apply before the 1965 termination of the World War II bonus program.
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War bonus records (World War II)
Quantity:

4.4 cubic feet

444 microfilm rolls

Inclusive Dates:
1947
Series Number:
B2802

Arrangement

Alphabetical by veteran's name; numerical by veteran's military service number.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of records documenting the payment of state-awarded bonuses to World War II veterans and their beneficiaries. Included are copies of payments and rejected applications. These records were maintained to verify veteran's military service and for reviewing applications from veterans/beneficiaries claiming they were unable to apply before the 1965 termination of the World War II bonus program.

Acquisition Information

This series was transferred under RDA 20455 and includes records from transfer list 670001.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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