Many of our ancestors have fought for our freedom; some have given their lives so that we might live in our homes unafraid, worship freely, vote our convictions, have a voice in our government and way of life. Listed below are some of those brave men and women from Rains County, Texas, who gave of themselves for their future and the future of their loved ones, friends, and fellow countrymen.
A heartfelt "thank you" to all of those who fought and those who died, so we could remain FREE. Are you a Veteran or do you know someone who is or was? The school children of Rains County are doing research on Veterans and they are starting on their 2nd volumn.........click on this link and fill out form to get name(s) included in this
worthy, educational project.
Civil War ---- Military markers with cemetery listed.
Civil War Pension Applications Index --- You can order copies of applications & rejections. They are very reasonably priced--just for copy fees, and normally have a lot of research information.
CW Pension Applications - Applications that have been sent for, and submitted to the Rains County site.
World War I - Shows service in WW I on headstones.
WWI News from the Rains County Leader - includes draftees, and news.
Discharge papers --- filed in Rains County Courthouse.
Discharge of John O Dodson - submitted by Kevin Cauthen
1917 List of Names Drawn for Military Draft
World War II --- Shows service in WW II on headstones.
Discharge Papers --- filed in Rains County Courthouse.
Desert Storm (Persian Gulf War)
Undesignated Military Service - Have military headstones.
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