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Compose a war diary / 2. service record / 2.3 how to read
This site is dedicated to my Grandfather, who disappeared after returning from WWI. He fought for my freedom which I know does not come without cost. I am eternally grateful for his efforts and what he stood for. I love you Grandad, good on ya mate. FOR KING & COUNTRY. R.I.P. Albert Alfred Curry.
Your final objective is to confirm that you have the correct Service Record.
This is very important. You do not want the wrong file and to waste valuable time on research.
World War One Service Records usually contain the following documents and in most cases you should be able to read and find these details.
Attestation paper was completed by the person on enlistment and normally gives:
- Enlistment Date
- Place of Birth
- Age
- Employment Details
- Next of kin, Address
- Physical Description
- Appointed to what Unit
Statement of Service and Casualty Forms
- Units they served in
- Troopships
- Training Camps
- Changes in Rank
- Transferred
- Injuries or Sickness
- Hospitals
- Killed in Action
- Rejoined Unit
- On Leave
- Absent with out Leave
- Medals issued
- Discharged
Service Records are pay books. When you were sick to hospital you received different pay that is why it is recorded. Most of these topics above relate to a pay change.