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=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
In some regions, military records begin about 1792 and give information about the man’s military career, such as promotions, places served, pensions, and conduct. They also usually include information about his age, birthplace, residence, occupation, physical description, and family members. | In some regions, military records begin about 1792 and give information about the man’s military career, such as promotions, places served, pensions, and conduct. They also usually include information about his age, birthplace, residence, occupation, physical description, and family members. | ||
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=== Military Records of Genealogical Value === | === Military Records of Genealogical Value === | ||
The military records that are most useful to family history researchers are described below. | The military records that are most useful to family history researchers are described below. | ||
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'''Service Records''' '''[''registro di ruolo''].''' These also contain details of the man’s military service. | '''Service Records''' '''[''registro di ruolo''].''' These also contain details of the man’s military service. | ||
=== Finding Military Records === | === Finding Military Records === | ||
Italian military records are kept by military districts. The archive of the military district stores the records. Most military districts are within the geographical boundaries of a province. A province can have up to three military districts, and in rare cases a military district may encompass two provinces. | Italian military records are kept by military districts. The archive of the military district stores the records. Most military districts are within the geographical boundaries of a province. A province can have up to three military districts, and in rare cases a military district may encompass two provinces. | ||
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To find Italian military records in the Family History Library Catalog, check the Locality Search under: | To find Italian military records in the Family History Library Catalog, check the Locality Search under: | ||
ITALY - [PROVINCE] - MILITARY RECORDS | ''ITALY - [PROVINCE] - MILITARY RECORDS'' | ||
You can also write to the provincial archives for information. See the "[[Italy Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section of this outline for more information. | You can also write to the provincial archives for information. See the "[[Italy Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section of this outline for more information. | ||