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Armed Forces / Post 1920 military records now at the National Archives
« on: Friday 19 January 24 13:11 GMT (UK) »
Before they were transferred from the MOD, I understand that if someone requested (and paid) for, say, their grandfather's records, someone would physically go through filing cabinets (or similar) to find the relevant file and get it copied so that a reply could be sent to the person who requested the information.
I know that all the files have now been transferred to the National Archives where they are being catalogued and scanned - and that it's an enormous task that will take years (probably) - but does anyone know exactly how they're working through them? For example, if they haven't catalogued/scanned grandad's records when someone applies, do they simply reply that they've got no record, or do they check both the scanned and unscanned records before replying? If you see what I mean
Thanks for any info you can offer.
STG
I know that all the files have now been transferred to the National Archives where they are being catalogued and scanned - and that it's an enormous task that will take years (probably) - but does anyone know exactly how they're working through them? For example, if they haven't catalogued/scanned grandad's records when someone applies, do they simply reply that they've got no record, or do they check both the scanned and unscanned records before replying? If you see what I mean
Thanks for any info you can offer.
STG