Following the Civil War, the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers initially serviced as a home for disabled veterans. Over the years, the homes expanded to offer recreational activities, libraries, and more. Files were created for each soldier admitted to the home, however, only a sampling of these files were transferred to the care of the National Archives. Surviving files can include admittance records, discharge papers, death certificates, correspondence with family, and more.
The Pacific Branch (Los Angeles) of the National Home in Sawtelle, California operated from 1888-1933. A list of surviving files is available from NARA. If your soldier’s file survived, I can visit the archives to obtain a copy of the complete file for you, usually within 3-5 business days. Your records will be delivered as a full color .pdf. Provide the name of the soldier with your order.
