Source Information

Cuccinello, Karen. Herkimer County, New York Soldiers, 1916-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 1999.

About Herkimer County, New York Soldiers, 1916-1918

Located in east-central New York, Herkimer County was home to about 60,000 people when the United States entered World War One. This database is a collection of military records from the county and includes honor roll records and a register of over 4000 men who served between 1916 and 1918. Researchers will find residence, birth, enlistment, and discharge information. In addition, many entries reveal rank, unit information, and battles in which the soldier was involved. For those seeking information regarding New York soldiers in World War One, this can be a helpful collection.