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''[[Germany|Germany]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Germany_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' __TOC__ | ''[[Germany|Germany]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Germany_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' __TOC__ | ||
[[Image:Parade 1894.JPG|right|300px]]Military records identify individuals who served in the military or who were eligible to serve. Germany had a large army and a small navy. Since most German states had conscription laws, most young men were required to register for military service. A young man who had not yet served had to get special permission before he could emigrate. | [[Image:Parade 1894.JPG|right|300px|Parade 1894.JPG]]Military records identify individuals who served in the military or who were eligible to serve. Germany had a large army and a small navy. Since most German states had conscription laws, most young men were required to register for military service. A young man who had not yet served had to get special permission before he could emigrate. | ||
Evidence that an ancestor actually served in the military can sometimes be found in family records, biographies, censuses, photographs, emigration papers, medals, probate records, civil registration records, and church records. | Evidence that an ancestor actually served in the military can sometimes be found in family records, biographies, censuses, photographs, emigration papers, medals, probate records, civil registration records, and church records. | ||
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*'''1775-1783:''' American Revolution. Several German states led by Hessen, provided troops to fight for the British. | *'''1775-1783:''' American Revolution. Several German states led by Hessen, provided troops to fight for the British. | ||
'''Books''' | '''Books''' | ||
*Lowell, Edward J. [http://www.americanwars.org/american-revolution-hessians.htm The Hessians in the Revolution] williamstown, Massachusetts. Corner House Publishers. 1970 reprint. | *Lowell, Edward J. [http://www.americanwars.org/american-revolution-hessians.htm The Hessians in the Revolution] williamstown, Massachusetts. Corner House Publishers. 1970 reprint. | ||
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