World War II bonus warrant registers, 1947-1953.

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World War II bonus warrant registers, 1947-1953.

Registers contain numerical lists of warrants issued by the Auditor of Public Accounts to veterans or their beneficiaries for active World War II military service (authorized under the World War II Compensation Act of 1946). Warrant entries include warrant number, amount, issuance and cancellation dates; and warrantee name.

ledgers 10 volumes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7377506

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