Paper copies of Civil War military service records can be requested using an NATF Form 86 for each soldier (Volunteer Army or Regular Army).
Paper copies of Civil War pension records can be requested using an NATF Form 85 for each soldier (Volunteer Army or Regular Army, Union Navy or Marine Corps).
You can also obtain the NATF Forms 85 and Form 86 by writing to: National Archives and Records Administration, Attn: NWCTB 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408-0001.
