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== Introduction == | |||
Military records identify individuals who served in the military or who were eligible for service. Most young men living in rural parishes were automatically registered in the levying rolls at the time of birth. Evidence that an ancestor actually served may be found in military levying rolls, family records, biographies, census, probate records, civil registration, and church records. | Military records identify individuals who served in the military or who were eligible for service. Most young men living in rural parishes were automatically registered in the levying rolls at the time of birth. Evidence that an ancestor actually served may be found in military levying rolls, family records, biographies, census, probate records, civil registration, and church records. | ||
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Military records of genealogical value begin about 1788 and give information about an ancestor's military career, such as promotions, places served, pensions, and conduct. In addition, these records usually include information about his age, birthplace, residence, occupation, physical description, and family members. | Military records of genealogical value begin about 1788 and give information about an ancestor's military career, such as promotions, places served, pensions, and conduct. In addition, these records usually include information about his age, birthplace, residence, occupation, physical description, and family members. | ||
Military records were kept by the national government of Denmark. These records have been | Military records were kept by the national government of Denmark. These records have been transferred to the National Archives in Copenhagen. The FamilySearch Library has many military records, primarily army and navy rolls for 1788 to 1860. | ||
For a list of abbreviations found in the Military Levying Rolls with their meaning see the article [[Denmark: Abbreviations in Army Levying Rolls|Denmark: Abbreviations in Army Levying Rolls]]. | For a list of abbreviations found in the Military Levying Rolls with their meaning see the article [[Denmark: Abbreviations in Army Levying Rolls|Denmark: Abbreviations in Army Levying Rolls]]. | ||
The records you will find include: | The records you will find include: | ||
*Army and navy levying rolls. | *Army and navy levying rolls. | ||
*Personnel files. | *Personnel files. | ||
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*Naval records. | *Naval records. | ||
== Military Records of Genealogical Value == | |||
Only certain military records are useful for Danish research. The following records include information on most soldiers and sailors and are relatively easy to search. For a deeper discussion of these records and examples see [[Danish Military Levying Rolls (Lægdsruller)]]. | Only certain military records are useful for Danish research. The following records include information on most soldiers and sailors and are relatively easy to search. For a deeper discussion of these records and examples see [[Danish Military Levying Rolls (Lægdsruller)]]. | ||
=== Army Units === | |||
See | See these '''[[Danish Army Records Background|instructions]]''' for using the guide below. | ||
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''(Note: this information below was extracted from the the publication ''A Guide to Danish Army Units: Compiled from a study of Danish Military Records and Histories'' by Brentnall H. Barlow, Genealogical Society Research Department, December 1966.)''<br> | |||
'''Section I - Cavalry (And Armor) Units'''<br> | |||
[[Denmark Cavalry (And Armor) Units, Part A|Part A, Units existing after 1747]]<br> | |||
[[Denmark Cavalry (And Armor) Units, Part B|Part B, Units existing prior to 1747]]<br> | |||
[[Denmark Cavalry (And Armor) Units, Part C|Part C, Service Records]] (called "Army Service Records" in the FamilySearch Catalog)<br> | |||
[[Denmark Cavalry (And Armor) Units, Part D|Part D, Unit Histories and References]]<br> | |||
[[Denmark Cavalry (And Armor) Units, Part E|Part E, Service Records (Fragmentary)]] (called "Old Military Levying Rolls, etc." in the FamilySearch Catalog)<br> | |||
'''Section II - Infantry Units'''<br> | |||
[[Denmark Infantry Units, Part A|Part A, Units Existing after 1842]]<br> | |||
[[Denmark Infantry Units, Part B|Part B, Units existing between 1747-1842]]<br> | |||
[[Denmark Infantry Units, Part C|Part C, Units Existing before 1747]]<br> | |||
[[Denmark Infantry Units, Part D|Part D, Service Records]] (called "Army Service Records" in the FamilySearch Catalog)<br> | |||
[[Denmark Infantry Units, Part E|Part E, Service Records (Fragmentary)]] (called "Old Military Levying Rolls, etc." in the FamilySearch Catalog)<br> | |||
[[Denmark Infantry Units, Part F|Part F, Unit Histories and Other References]] | |||
'''Section III - Other Units'''<br> | |||
[[Denmark Other Units, Part A|Part A, Other Arms (Artillery, Engineers, Fortification)]]<br> | |||
[[Denmark Other Units, Part B|Part B, Service Units (Medical, Military Police, Service Corps, Train and Schools)]]<bR> | |||
[[Denmark Other Units, Part C|Part C, Higher Commands]]<br> | |||
[[Denmark Other Units, Part D|Part D, Army Service Records (by unit type)]]<br> | |||
[[Denmark Other Units, Part E|Part E, Unit Histories and Other References (by unit type)]]<br> | |||
=== Military Levying Rolls (''Lægdsruller'') === | |||
Military levying rolls are a major source for genealogical research in Denmark. Levying rolls often help you follow a male ancestor as he moved from parish to parish. Doing this can help you determine where he was living when other important records were compiled, such as census and church records. Starting in 1788, all males from the time of birth until age 34 were listed on a parish roll of potential draftees. Each name entered was assigned a number. Each time a new regular roll was taken (at three-year intervals), each man's personal number became smaller. Every parish in the county was also assigned a number. This number was permanently assigned to identify the parish. If an individual moved from one parish to another, the roll usually indicates the new parish's number and the person's supplemental number. Using the supplemental number you can trace your ancestor as he moved to a new parish and then continue your research. | *More information found on [[Danish Military Levying Rolls (Lægdsruller)|Danish Military Levying Rolls (Lægdsruller)]] Wiki page.<br> | ||
Military levying rolls are a major source for genealogical research in Denmark. Levying rolls often help you follow a male ancestor as he moved from parish to parish. Doing this can help you determine where he was living when other important records were compiled, such as census and church records. Starting in 1788, all males from the time of birth until age 34 were listed on a parish roll of potential draftees. Each name entered was assigned a number. Each time a new regular roll was taken (at three-year intervals), each man's personal number became smaller. Every parish in the county was also assigned a number. This number was permanently assigned to identify the parish. If an individual moved from one parish to another, the roll usually indicates the new parish's number and the person's supplemental number. Using the supplemental number you can trace your ancestor as he moved to a new parish and then continue your research. See [[Danish Military Levying Rolls (Lægdsruller)]] for more information about these records. | |||
=== Naval Records (''Søruller'') === | |||
Before 1802 these rolls were included with the army rolls, except for ''Fyn'', where they began in 1796. Port cities often have separate rolls. The rolls are divided into main rolls (active) and extra rolls (reserve). Information found in the main rolls includes the conscript's name, birthplace, age, height, marital status, number of children, residence, father's name, parish number, present and next serial entry number, date and number of seaman's certificate, occupation, ability to serve, reasons for not serving, remarks, transfers, and deaths. If the conscript was at sea, the rolls give the home port of ship, name of captain, expected date of return. | Before 1802 these rolls were included with the army rolls, except for ''Fyn'', where they began in 1796. Port cities often have separate rolls. The rolls are divided into main rolls (active) and extra rolls (reserve). Information found in the main rolls includes the conscript's name, birthplace, age, height, marital status, number of children, residence, father's name, parish number, present and next serial entry number, date and number of seaman's certificate, occupation, ability to serve, reasons for not serving, remarks, transfers, and deaths. If the conscript was at sea, the rolls give the home port of ship, name of captain, expected date of return. | ||
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Naval rolls have a slightly different format than army rolls, but they are not difficult to follow. When a person is added to a complete roll, he will commonly be placed in the first vacated number of that district rather than at the end. | Naval rolls have a slightly different format than army rolls, but they are not difficult to follow. When a person is added to a complete roll, he will commonly be placed in the first vacated number of that district rather than at the end. | ||
If your ancestor was an officer, there are some other sources with genealogical information. A card index of Danish army officers, 1757-1890, and a card index of Berliens collection of army officers and personnel is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under DENMARK - MILITARY RECORDS - INDEXES. | If your ancestor was an officer, there are some other sources with genealogical information. A card index of Danish army officers, 1757-1890, and a card index of Berliens collection of army officers and personnel is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under DENMARK - MILITARY RECORDS - INDEXES. | ||
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DENMARK - [REGION] - MILITARY RECORDS | DENMARK - [REGION] - MILITARY RECORDS | ||
== Online Records == | |||
The National Archives of Denmark | The National Archives of Denmark | ||
*[https://www.sa.dk/da/hjaelp-og-vejledning/rigsarkivets-online-vejledninger/laegdsruller-kom-godt-i-gang/ Lægdsruller – Kom godt i gang! (''Conscription rolls - Getting Started!'')] | *[https://www.sa.dk/da/hjaelp-og-vejledning/rigsarkivets-online-vejledninger/laegdsruller-kom-godt-i-gang/ Lægdsruller – Kom godt i gang! (''Conscription rolls - Getting Started!'')] | ||
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*[https://arkivalielister.dis-danmark.dk/ao_lgd_vis_navne.php Lægdsruller 1789 - 1864] | *[https://arkivalielister.dis-danmark.dk/ao_lgd_vis_navne.php Lægdsruller 1789 - 1864] | ||
=== | === Searchable Images === | ||
*'''1789-1792''' | *'''1789-1792''' {{RecordSearch|2243379|Denmark, Military Conscription Rolls, 1789-1792}} at FamilySearch - [[Denmark, Military Conscription Rolls - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*[https://www.sa.dk/da/hjaelp-og-vejledning/rigsarkivets-online-vejledninger/laegdsruller-kom-godt-i-gang/ Military Service Records] | *[https://www.sa.dk/da/hjaelp-og-vejledning/rigsarkivets-online-vejledninger/laegdsruller-kom-godt-i-gang/ Military Service Records] | ||
*[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/ Danish Family Search - Military Levying rolls] | *[https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/ Danish Family Search - Military Levying rolls] | ||
== Military History == | |||
Denmark was involved in the following military actions: | Denmark was involved in the following military actions: | ||
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'''1805-15''' Napoleonic Wars | '''1805-15''' Napoleonic Wars | ||
'''1863-64''' The Danish-Prussian War | '''1848-51''' First Schleswig War | ||
'''1863-64''' The Danish-Prussian War (Second Schleswig War) | |||
'''1914-18''' First World War | '''1914-18''' First World War | ||
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