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When trying to locate information about a member of the family who may | When trying to locate information about a member of the family who may was in the military, it is very helpful to know where they served, what regiment, what branch, etc. Often these things may be in your possession through inherited items, but you may be unaware of their value. Here are some possible items that may have details that can lead to locating more information through their military service records. | ||
== Paybooks == | == Paybooks == | ||
[[Image:Small-pay-book.jpg]] | |||
A | A ''Soldier's Record and Pay Book'' was issued to each soldier in the British Army. There were two parts to this book. 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 (see image). These books changed very little over time and may contain any of the following information: | ||
*Sizes of their clothing | *Sizes of their clothing | ||
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*Dates and amounts of Pay (Part II) | *Dates and amounts of Pay (Part II) | ||
Much detail on these books is provided online by | Much detail on these books is provided online by [http://www.ab64.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.htm Alistair Taylor]. | ||
== Journals == | == Journals == | ||
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[http://www.greatwar.co.uk/research/military-records/british-army-war-diary.htm WW1 British Army War Diaries]: The Great War 1914-1918 | [http://www.greatwar.co.uk/research/military-records/british-army-war-diary.htm WW1 British Army War Diaries]: The Great War 1914-1918 | ||
[ | [https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/categories/ WWII Personal Stories by location and topic], including UK. Courtesy of BBC.<br> | ||
== Envelopes and Letters == | == Envelopes and Letters == | ||
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''"Photo Courtesy of Ted Leonard"'' | ''"Photo Courtesy of Ted Leonard"'' | ||
The above soldier's trunk belonged to Sergeant Thomas Leonard who was in the 50th Regiment. These were used to | The above soldier's trunk belonged to Sergeant Thomas Leonard who was in the 50th Regiment. These were used to hold all the belongings of a soldier. | ||
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