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| New enlistees to the W.R.A.N.S., Brisbane? Queensland, 1942. Source: State Library of Queensland. |
Are you interested in Genealogy? Did you know you can access Find my past in the libraries at Hervey Bay and Maryborough? Find my past has released two brand new collections of women's records that have never been
available online until now.
British Army, Women's Army Auxiliary Corps 1917-1920
Uncover details of the remarkable women who served during the First World War with these military records. They've been published online for the first time ever, only at Findmypast. Taken from the National Archives' WO 162 and WO 383 series, the records include:
British Army, Women's Army Auxiliary Corps 1917-1920
Uncover details of the remarkable women who served during the First World War with these military records. They've been published online for the first time ever, only at Findmypast. Taken from the National Archives' WO 162 and WO 383 series, the records include:
- WO 162/54 women emigrating
after the war
- WO 162/58 WAAC administrators
in France
- WO 162/62 lists of female
motor drivers
- WO 162/65 recommendations for
honours and mentions in Peace Gazette
These transcripts and original
document images are highly detailed and contain extraordinary information for
genealogists. The medical papers will give users a full physical description of
their ancestors and information related to her own health and family medical
history. Various other forms will include addresses, parents' nationalities and
next of kin details, all excellent material to help users grow their family
tree.
British Armed Forces, First World War Disability and Retirement Payments for Officers and Nurses
Another online first from The National Archives, these records are packed with information on Great War officers and nurses, In particular, you'll uncover details on the pay and gratuities that were given to invalided officers from the three branches of the Armed Forces, as well as nurses' disability payments.
The collection comprises of 40 pieces from six series:
British Armed Forces, First World War Disability and Retirement Payments for Officers and Nurses
Another online first from The National Archives, these records are packed with information on Great War officers and nurses, In particular, you'll uncover details on the pay and gratuities that were given to invalided officers from the three branches of the Armed Forces, as well as nurses' disability payments.
The collection comprises of 40 pieces from six series:
- PMG 42 – Ministry of
Pensions: Disability Retired Pay, Gratuities, etc
- PMG 43 – Ministry of Pensions:
Supplementary Allowances and Special Grants
- PMG 44 – Ministry of
Pensions: Pensions to Relatives of Deceased Officers
- PMG 45 – Ministry of
Pensions: Widows Pensions
- PMG 46 – Ministry of
Pensions: Children’s Allowances
- PMG 47 – Ministry of
Pensions: Relatives of Missing Officer
Alongside the new releases, be sure to explore Findmypast's
extensive collection of Women’s Royal Navy and Women’s Royal Air Force
records.
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