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German military records can be of great genealogical value, but getting access to them is often a problem. | German military records can be of great genealogical value, but getting access to them is often a problem. | ||
For example, it is very hard to get information from military records through correspondence. Also, the | For example, it is very hard to get information from military records through correspondence. Also, the FamilySearch Library has microfilmed only a few German military records. Those that have been microfilmed are hard to read, incomplete for several years, poorly arranged, and not indexed. | ||
If you write to archives for information from military records, you must indicate the regiment or company to which your ancestor belonged. Also include the garrison town or commanding officer's name and your ancestor's rank if you know that information. | If you write to archives for information from military records, you must indicate the regiment or company to which your ancestor belonged. Also include the garrison town or commanding officer's name and your ancestor's rank if you know that information. | ||
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In 1867 the armies of all but three German states were integrated into the armies of Preußen. From that time, soldiers of any German state (except Bayern, Sachsen, or Württemberg) were recorded only in the military records of Preußen. Unfortunately, the Preußen military records were almost completely destroyed in 1945. | In 1867 the armies of all but three German states were integrated into the armies of Preußen. From that time, soldiers of any German state (except Bayern, Sachsen, or Württemberg) were recorded only in the military records of Preußen. Unfortunately, the Preußen military records were almost completely destroyed in 1945. | ||
=== Records at the | === Records at the FamilySearch Library === | ||
Only a few German military records are available at the | Only a few German military records are available at the FamilySearch Library. They are mostly military parish registers, a few published officer rolls [Stammlisten and Ranglisten], and regimental histories. German military church records are usually listed in the FamilySearch Catalog with other church records. | ||
For other German military records, see the Place Search of the catalog under: | For other German military records, see the Place Search of the catalog under: | ||
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