Medical Cards

How can I take a look at these? My great grandfather was wounded in battle and erroneously reported as deceased to his wife and family by the gov't. By the time he healed and came home, his wife had married someone else. I'm sure I'd find something interesting on his record.

I found my Great Grandfather's, William Grimmer, by taking a trip down to the National Archive's and Records Administration Research Center in Washington, DC. You will need to know the State they served from and the unit/company they served in to request the Medical Cards be pulled.

They also have some service records and pension records available at the archives. These however only include those records for which some one was not still living and drawing on the pension after about 1920. Great for Civil War Era Research; hit or miss for Spanish American War.

I found the War record of this relative for the Spanish American war.

Derward "Derwood" Query

The billions graves has a photo with Cuba on the flag holder for military it how neat find.

Billie

Is there a link to the "Medical Cards"??? They sound like they may be helpful or useful even if no genealogical info.

If you have questions about a medical diagnosis, you could let me know in the https://www.geni.com/discussions/179625?msg=1207663 Medical Portal project--Needs, questions, concerns & related issues Discussion

I am a retired RN and would be happy to help in any way I can. The above discussion helps to keep medical questions in one place and as I sometimes forget something, I don't have to wait until the person responds to add the comment... (this is sometimes frustrating when I have to wait with the Geni message system!!!) Also I don't have to search to find the questions or discussion. It also may be of interest or helpful for others as many follow that discussion...

Pat

I just made a new project 8th ohio infantry Derward Query was in it.

https://www.geni.com/projects/8th-ohio-infantry-Spanish-American-Wa...

Billie