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
222 Madison Avenue
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.
Title
- War bonus records (World War II)
Quantity
- 4.4 cubic feet; 444 microfilm rolls
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2802
Creator
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.