We are pleased to announce an updated version of our “Service Files of the First World War, 1914-1918 – CEF” database. The new database, now called “Personnel Records of the First World War”, provides access to the service files of members of Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) along with records for other First World War personnel.
The new database includes records for the following groups:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
- Imperial War Service Gratuities recipients
- Non-Permanent Active Militia
- Rejected CEF volunteers
- Royal Newfoundland Regiment and Forestry Corps
Discover the Personnel Records of the First World War collection today!
And be sure to visit the First World War page of the Military Heritage section of our website for an overview of all our First World War records.
We wish to acknowledge the participation of the Provincial Archives Division of The Rooms corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador for access to its digitized personnel files.
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I would like information on Willjam Austin Wilson from Manitoba Canada or BC Canada
Hi Karen, this file might not be digitized yet as we are now at box 5848 and last name Mahony. Every month, we publish a progress report. If you have more questions, please fill our form Ask Us a Question
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… Working on history of women who served in World War I and whose home of record was the State of Texas … A number of these women were born in Canada … I will gladly share the information with you if your are interested …
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