Hi, I hope this is not an inappropriate question for this site. I have noticed may mentions of Henkle's at this site and this question concerns one of them. I sent, months ago, [Oct 1999] to the National Archives for pension and military information on one of my great-grandfathers, John Justus Henkel. I have never received a reply. Does anyone know, if the National Archives, let you know if they cannot find the information you are seeking? I know for certain he was in that war as referenced in history books, DAR records, etc. Did all who served have veterans records at that time? Was only a widow intitled to the pension benefits? Thanks for any assistance Sue