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The War Archives (Kriegsarchiv) in Vienna contain documents relating to the Austrian military from the 16th century until the end of World War I. Generally earlier records contain less genealogically relevant information than those of later years. Some of the more recent records were turned over to modern successor nations including Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania, and the Ukraine. | The War Archives (Kriegsarchiv) in Vienna contain documents relating to the Austrian military from the 16th century until the end of World War I. Generally earlier records contain less genealogically relevant information than those of later years. Some of the more recent records were turned over to modern successor nations including Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania, and the Ukraine. | ||
== Family History Library Collections == | == Family History Library Collections == | ||
The major collections in the Vienna War Archives were microfilmed and are available in the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Indexes to some of the records are available, particularly if your ancestor happens to be an officer, staff member or official. It is estimated that over 10% of soldiers were officers. | The major collections in the Vienna War Archives were microfilmed and are available in the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Indexes to some of the records are available, particularly if your ancestor happens to be an officer, staff member or official. It is estimated that over 10% of soldiers were officers. | ||
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Recently filmed alphabetical personnel files or sheets called Grundbuchblätter for soldiers born in areas corresponding to the states of modern Austria have been made available. | Recently filmed alphabetical personnel files or sheets called Grundbuchblätter for soldiers born in areas corresponding to the states of modern Austria have been made available. | ||
'''A wiki article describing this collection is found at:''' | |||
Below are links to articles about specific military collections in the Austrian Empire by Steve Blodget: | [[Austria,_Carinthia_Military_Personnel_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)Austria, Carinthia Military Personnal Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== Specific Military Collections == | |||
Below are links to articles about specific military collections in the Austrian Empire by Steve Blodget: | |||
#[[Austrian Personnel Sheets, 1800 - 1864|Austrian Personnel Sheets, 1800 - 1864]] | #[[Austrian Personnel Sheets, 1800 - 1864|Austrian Personnel Sheets, 1800 - 1864]] | ||
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#[[Finding Austrian Military Records in the Family History Library Catalog|Finding Austrian Military Records in the Family History Library Catalog]] | #[[Finding Austrian Military Records in the Family History Library Catalog|Finding Austrian Military Records in the Family History Library Catalog]] | ||
Below are links helpful in the military research in the Hungarian Kingdom : | Below are links helpful in the military research in the Hungarian Kingdom : | ||
*[http://www.natarch.hu/mol_h.htm A MAGYAR ORSZÁGOS LEVÉLTÁR HONLAPJA] | *[http://www.natarch.hu/mol_h.htm A MAGYAR ORSZÁGOS LEVÉLTÁR HONLAPJA] | ||