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- Your request must include the name, service number, archival reference and volume number, which you can find by searching the Second World War Service Files: Canadian Armed Forces War Dead database.
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Send a letter with the individual’s name and identifying details to Reference Services, Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa ON K1A 0N4. For all other military service files (1919-1997), including Second World War (not killed in action), access restrictions apply.
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Those who wish to access military service records must do so through Library and Archives Canada. Veterans' rights Knowing your rights and getting help if you are not satisfied with a decision made by the Department.
Dec 13, 2022 · If you seek military service records, visit Library and Archives Canada. The records will tell you more about their service and experience in the military. All First World War records are open and digitized on Library and Archives Canada website.
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First World War
These records are open and digitized. They can be accessed in the Personnel Records of the First World War database.
Second World War
1. If the person died during the Second World War: records can be found in the Second World War Service Files – War Dead, 1939 to 1947 database. 2. If a person survived the war: information may be protected by the Privacy Act. These records are restricted, so you’ll need to make an ATIP requestto access this information.
Korean War
These records may be protected by the Privacy Act. You’ll need to make an ATIP requestto access this information.
Searchable online databases
First, look at what has been previously requested. You can download or request completed past Access to Information requests through these databases: 1. Completed Access to Information requests database 2. Open Government Portal
Digitized records
You can look through Collection Searchto find a record of interest. There may be a digital image available. Collection search will note if a record is open or restricted under the Conditions of access section of the Ordering and viewing options tab. For more information, see the explanation of restriction codes. If the digitized records are restricted, you will need to make an ATIP request. Some records may also be requested from National Defence.
Non-digitized records
For records that are not digitized but that are open (access code 90), once you find them in Collection Search you can see them in person, order copies or hire a researcher.
Make an ATIP requestto request LAC records about: 1. Records created by LAC about 1.1. financial activities and spending 1.2. programs 1.3. policies 1.4. functions and internal service activities
Make an ATIP requestfor: 1. Personnel files of former employees who left or retired before July 2017 2. Personnel files of former employees under 80 years old
Every active Canadian Armed Forces unit submits Annual Historical Reports (AHRs) by regulation. About 575 units currently submit reports. The AHR provides an historical summary of the unit's activities for the calendar year ending December 31.
Submit a request to access restricted records, including archival government records, records for former Canadian Armed Forces members, personnel records for former public servants and LAC’s operational records.
Dec 20, 2011 · Your request must include the name, service number, archival reference and volume number, which you can find by searching the Second World War Service Files: Canadian Armed Forces War Dead database. Requests for a Genealogy Package can be submitted online via the Genealogy Inquiry Form or by mail or fax to:
