Military records are a valuable genealogical resource and may provide information about an ancestor's age, residence, physical description, service dates, next of kin, and post-service benefits. Residents of what is now Lee County served in conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War through modern twentieth-century wars.
Because Lee County was formed in 1866, military service prior to that date may be documented in records of its parent counties. The resources below provide access to federal and state-level military records applicable to Lee County residents.
Although Alabama was not a state during the Revolutionary War, veterans and their descendants later migrated into the area. Pension and service records may document residence, family members, and migration patterns.
Men living in the region that became Lee County served on both Confederate and Union sides. Civil War records may include service records, pensions, and prisoner-of-war documentation.
World War I draft registration cards and service records are key sources for identifying men of eligible age, their birth dates, occupations, and physical descriptions.
World War II records include enlistment files, draft cards, and casualty lists. These records often provide birth information, residence, and next of kin.
The following general resources may assist with military research across multiple conflicts and service periods: