Some of these will require years to complete. Finalize the database structure and distribute copies of the database structure and the data forms to all Departments. We need to all be using the same format. Obtain all information available from the National Cemeteries and the Civil War Honor Roll. Solicit the support of veterans organizations in this effort.
Departments submit all existing information.
The National History Committee is, in part, responsible for the identification of all GAR records. Through time many of these records have been lost and others are tucked away on back shelves in libraries and historical societies. It is our responsibility to make these available for future generations. With an emphasis on locating and not on taking possession of these records, the History Committee is charged with the following tasks for the coming year. Based on item 1 begin developing a database structure and data form.