Iowa, World War I Bonus Applications, 1922-1954
Applications made to the State Bonus Board of Iowa. The bonus was a monetary award to be paid to eligible veterans approved by voters in the general election in 1922. Files include the application forms submitted by living veterans or beneficiaries of deceased veterans and supporting documentation such as certificates of identification, vital records, and other correspondence. Only the applications were indexed by FamilySearch. More information is found on the documents than what is indexed.
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Iowa, World War I Bonus Applications
What is in This Collection?
Applications made to the State Bonus Board of Iowa. The bonus was a monetary award to be paid to eligible veterans approved by voters in the general election in 1922. Files include the application forms submitted by living veterans or beneficiaries of deceased veterans and supporting documentation such as certificates of identification, vital records, and other correspondence. Only the applications were indexed by FamilySearch. More information is found on the documents than what is indexed. Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Person's name
- Address
- Birth date
- Birth place
- Enlistment date
- Discharge date
- Discharge type
- Discharge place
- Branch of Service
- Induction place
Collection Content
Sample Images
Iowa WWI Bonus Application 1923
Iowa WWI Bonus Application 1923 Part 2
Iowa WWI Bonus Application 1923 Part 3
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
State Historical Society of Iowa
"Iowa, World War I Bonus Applications, 1922-1954", Database. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : 7 July 2026.
