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Primarily covering WW1 service, these service records are often referred to as the "Burnt Series" due to the fact that the storage facility housing these records was hit by a German bombing raid during WW2 and consequently over 60% of the records were destroyed. The records that survived have been preserved and indexed, even those partially damaged by water and fire. | Primarily covering WW1 service, these service records are often referred to as the "Burnt Series" due to the fact that the storage facility housing these records was hit by a German bombing raid during WW2 and consequently over 60% of the records were destroyed. The records that survived have been preserved and indexed, even those partially damaged by water and fire. | ||
You can search the [https://www.familysearch.org/ | You can search the [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch Catalog] to obtain the microfilm number of the TNA Catalogue Number WO 364 records. Alternatively, $ [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ ancestry.co.uk] also has the records available to search free of charge although viewing is via subscription. | ||
'''World War I Service Files'''. | '''World War I Service Files'''. | ||
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The files are arranged alphabetically, but many documents are missing. Therefore, you will not find every soldier in these files. | The files are arranged alphabetically, but many documents are missing. Therefore, you will not find every soldier in these files. | ||
The original files are at the Public Record Office in England. The Family History Library has microfilmed copies, which are listed in the Place Search of the | The original files are at the Public Record Office in England. The Family History Library has microfilmed copies, which are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
'''GREAT BRITAIN - MILITARY RECORDS - ARMY - WORLD WAR, 1914-1918''' | '''GREAT BRITAIN - MILITARY RECORDS - ARMY - WORLD WAR, 1914-1918''' | ||
Search the | Search the FamilySearch Catalog by title for: Military records of the British Army, 1914-1920 you will see two items with that exact title and several that have letters of the alphabet added to the end of the title. Look at the catalog entries for the two without any additional letters. | ||
In the notes section of the catalog entry you should see the National Archives catalogue number, either WO 361 or WO 364. Be sure to use the correct one. | In the notes section of the catalog entry you should see the National Archives catalogue number, either WO 361 or WO 364. Be sure to use the correct one. | ||
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[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] (TNA), located at Kew, West London, houses a wealth of information on military personnel, much of it now available to download. See the "Online Resources" section below for further information. | [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] (TNA), located at Kew, West London, houses a wealth of information on military personnel, much of it now available to download. See the "Online Resources" section below for further information. | ||
Military histories or regimental histories are listed in the Place Search of the | Military histories or regimental histories are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
'''GREAT BRITAIN - MILITARY HISTORY''' | '''GREAT BRITAIN - MILITARY HISTORY''' | ||
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Some '''Royal Marine attestation''' (enlistment) records are also available at the library. | Some '''Royal Marine attestation''' (enlistment) records are also available at the library. | ||
A number of name indexes to some military records containing birth, marriages, or deaths are in the Family History Library. These indexes can be found in the Place search of the | A number of name indexes to some military records containing birth, marriages, or deaths are in the Family History Library. These indexes can be found in the Place search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
'''MILITARY RECORDS - CIVIL REGISTRATION''' | '''MILITARY RECORDS - CIVIL REGISTRATION''' | ||
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The library staff has compiled a typescript listing of army records in its collection (Family History Library book {{FHL|280386|title-id|disp=942 M2}}; film {{FHL|990313|film|disp=990313}} item 5). | The library staff has compiled a typescript listing of army records in its collection (Family History Library book {{FHL|280386|title-id|disp=942 M2}}; film {{FHL|990313|film|disp=990313}} item 5). | ||
Library records are listed in the Place Search of the | Library records are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under either ENGLAND or GREAT BRITAIN and the following subject headings: | ||
'''MILITARY RECORDS''' | '''MILITARY RECORDS''' | ||