As of today, 125,954 of 640,000 files are available online via our Soldiers of the First World War: 1914–1918 database.
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As of today, 125,954 of 640,000 files are available online via our Soldiers of the First World War: 1914–1918 database.
My understanding is that the files are being processed in alphabetical order. It would be helpful if in addition to the number of files processed that it was also indicated the last surname processed so that the reader knows if they should then look for the additional information.
Hello,
Thank you for your suggestion. The files are being digitized semi-alphabetically, as sometimes, boxes are taken out of the queue for some reason such as conservation treatment, so it could be misleading to announce that we have digitized up until letter x. Please check the database regularly for new additions and if you still have questions after checking the database, you may contact us directly at 1-866-578-7777 for more assistance.
Thanks – even a rough indication with the explanation you have provided would be helpful.
In any case those of interest to me are in the V’s and so personally I have a long wait for them but that is the way it is.
Thanks for keeping us up to date with LAC’s progress in digitizing Canada’s WW I service files. It’s good to see steady progress and good to see some questions answered.
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Hi, To those wondering about where they are in the alphabet – I just searched on some generic random names like to see if they had been digitized beyond the Attestation Paper. It looks like right now they have completed records through the early “H’s”. People with last name of Hill haven’t been completed, but some with last name of Hastings have. Best to all.
I am very excited to see the WW1 files on my ancestors. I am interested in surnames Donnelly and Hamilton. When is it estimated that the entire collection will be finished?
Thank you – it is a very exciting project!
It is estimated that the digitization will be complete by 2016. You can read more about the project here: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/Pages/digitization-cef-service-files.aspx