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Birth cert query

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Catherine

Catherine Report 5 Sep 2009 11:52

Please could anyone explain the meaning of Service Returns on place of birth ( Scottish birth cert ) I haven't come across this before and can't find any information on any site .Does this mean person born abroad or parents in Forces?
Much appreciated to anyone who can explain
Catherine

Alan

Alan Report 5 Sep 2009 12:16

Catherine,
I dont really know the answer but "Service Returns" could well be from Army personnel serving abroad.

Catherine

Catherine Report 5 Sep 2009 12:25

Thanks for your reply Alan
I wil try the military sites now and see what I can find there.
Best regards
Catherine

Alun

Alun Report 5 Sep 2009 12:30

"Service Returns are the records of births which took place at military stations overseas, from Scottish parents. "

mgnv

mgnv Report 6 Sep 2009 14:18

This doesn't sound like it came from a Scottish birth cert - it sounds much more like the index to me. To see an example of what the register contains click on the last link on the page:
http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?r=554&402