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From: "Melynda Jarratt" <>
Subject: RE: [WarBrides] Veterans Records.
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:56:32 -0300
In-Reply-To: <20050810.101324.16401.331595@webmail25.lax.untd.com>


The National Archives of Canada holds the Military Records of World War Two
and World War One military personnel. For information on how to obtain the
military personnel records of a Canadian veteran, please go to the Library
and Archives of Canada website where you can apply on line at:

http://www.genealogy.gc.ca/12/1201_e.html

>>Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.genealogy.gc.ca/07/0704_e.html#q6


6. Where can I find a record for someone who served in the military?

If the individual served in the Canadian Army during the First World War,
1914-1918, you can search for his or her name in our Soldiers of the First
World War database. Be sure to read the online help screens to find out how
you can order copies of documents from those personnel records.

If you are searching for the personnel record of an individual who served
with the Canadian forces after the First World War, including the Second
World War, please read Canadian Forces after 1918.

Except for the South African War, personnel records for the Canadian
military were not kept prior to the First World War. Information about
records for British and French forces in Canada and the Canadian militia can
be found in our section on Military records.
________________________

Please note: You can apply ON-LINE but don't hold your breath, I've been
waiting for an answer from them for months. I'd try several approaches, on
line, mail and telephone. Can't hurt!

Melynda


Melynda Jarratt, BA, MA (History)
Diploma in Digital Media and Design
Webmaster: http://www.canadianwarbrides.com and http://www.project-roots.com
Voices of the Left Behind: Project Roots and the Canadian War Children of
World War Two is available in English at
http://www.project-roots.com/books.html and in Dutch at
http://www.uitgeverijpica.nl/index.html?page=achterbleven




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Subject: [WarBrides] Veterans Records.
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 17:13:20 GMT

Hello,
Am applying to the Archives in Ottawa, Canada for the Army records
of my deceased husband. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has done
this before, as to exactly how to do this correctly. My husband died in July
1985, and I have his death certificate and my marriage license, if needed.
Would like to know approximately how long it takes to receive the info.
Understand there is correspondence in his file of which I would like to
obtain copies.
Any info. or tips on the best way to go about this, greatly appreciated.
Thankyou.

Regards, Pam [Renney] McKinley, an Aldershot, Hants, gal,
now in Arizona. [formerly Windsor, Ontario.]





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