Sargent, Merton - TAPS-1844
Title
Sargent, Merton - TAPS-1844
Subject
Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; United Spanish War Veterans (U.S.W.V.); Iowa genealogy
Description
Index entry for a Spanish American War veteran whose death was reported through a United Spanish War Veterans TAPS notice. Each item reflects the information included in the index entry, including the veteran’s name and death date. The original TAPS notice contains additional handwritten details such as service information, residence, marital status, burial location, and camp reporting data.
Identifier
TAPS-1844
Surname
Sargent
Given Name(s)
Merton
Death Date
Saturday, April 11, 1942
Access Instructions
Researchers may view the original TAPS notice by visiting the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. Those unable to visit may request that a librarian retrieve the document and provide a copy by mail or email. Fees may apply for research, duplication, and delivery.
Citation
“Sargent, Merton - TAPS-1844,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 21, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/70204.
