Since World War I Michigan residents have paid bonuses to veterans who served during periods of military conflict. These records generally provide information on the individual's military and personal history, although they are not complete in all cases. Files provide name of deceased, information on the parents, claim number, plus the date and amount paid. As a form of tribute to those who served in the armed services during combat, various types of honor rolls and medals have been developed over the years. The Civil War Roll of Honor was meant for all Michigan citizens who died in battle or from wounds, who died in Southern prisons, hospitals and all other places from wherever they served.
Arrangement is by regiment.
These are listed in two record groups marked below. Records of deceased Michigan soldiers of World War I are believed to have been done for or requested by the Gold Star Mothers. They offer name of soldier, personal and military information on the soldier, including date and manner of death and place of burial, and are arranged alphabetically. Medals for the Spanish-American War were also given, and arrangement is by name of applicant. These medals were awarded to combatants or those who saw active duty during the war.