Military award case files - Wartime and/or combat activities, 1879-[ongoing]

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Military award case files - Wartime and/or combat activities, 1879-[ongoing]

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Documents relating to recommendation, review, and approval or disapproval of military awards (other than approvals for the Medal of Honor) for individuals during wartime and/or combat activities at the battalion level and above. Includes but not limited to: DA Form 638, Recommendation for Award; DA Form 638-1, Recommendation of Award (For other than Valor) of Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation, and Meritorious Service Medal; Permanent Order, copy of the awarded certificate, processing checklist, board actions, and substantiating documents.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin. Dept. of Military Affairs.

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Wisconsin. Adjutant General's Office

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Wisconsin. National Guard

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