These can be viewed online on RecordSearch.įor information regarding viewing or obtaining copies of these records please visit the National Archives Service Records page. The National Archives has digitised Navy service cards for 1911-1970 and Army service records for the First World War. Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force.The service records relate primarily to members of the First Australian Imperial Force. some notes on discipline and reasons for dischargeįirst World War service records are held by NAA.names of ships served in, dates of service on these ships and rating.occupation prior to engagement, some physical characteristics.The Memorial holds Australian Naval Force engagement and service records, 1903-1911 (AWM266). Australian Naval Force records, 1903-1911 As a general guide, the colonial period records are held in state government archives, and post-Federation records are held by NAA, although there may be exceptions to this. The National Archives' research guide, The Boer War: Australians and the War in South Africa, 1899–1902 by Craig Wilcox provides advice on where to find Boer War records. Therefore, records may be held by state government archives or by the National Archives of Australia (NAA). The Boer War was fought between 18 and spans the pre- and post-Federation period. a service and casualty form "Form B103" listing:.Service records contain information about them on enlistment and throughout their military service.
Service records are a valuable resource, not just for those interested in the military, but also for family history researchers and anyone interested in the involvement of Australians in our wartime history.Įxplore some of the stories we’ve uncovered so far.Service records, also known as dossiers, are the authoritative source of information about an individual's military service. Use our Request for World War II Service Records form if you have a question about access to these records. Records will be temporarily unavailable to the public during this time. Remaining WWII service records awaiting digitisation will be prioritised over the next 12 months. a significant portion of Royal Australian Air Force Non-Commissioned Officers and other ranks personnel files (series A9301).ĭigitised records are now being progressively made available online free-of-charge.
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