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== Paybooks  ==
== Paybooks  ==
A ''Soldier's Record and Pay Book'' was issued to each soldier in the Army and had two parts to it. Part I was to be in their possession at all times and contained all identifying information pertaining to the soldier. Part II pertains to active service and is a record of pay. These books changed very little over time and may contain any of the following bits of information:
*Sizes of their clothing
*Personal information: Name, Birth, Regiment, Date of Attestation (enlistment) along with age at that time and a description of themselves, their trade at the time of attestation
*Specific types of training and dates
*Promotions with dates of such
*Record of Leave time
*Medical Issues with dates
*Inoculations with dates
*Name of an individual to be notified if necessary
*Dates and amounts of Pay (Part II)
Much detail on these books is provided online by [http://www.ab64.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.htm ab64]. 
 


== Journals  ==
== Journals  ==
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