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Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 1,501 Send Message	Willow	Report	5 Nov 2006 13:10
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 1,501 Send Message	I have found 4 of my relatives service records from WW1 and 2 discharge papers, and one chelsea pensioner record. So dont be put off.
Member Since: December 2004 Posts: 7,044 Send Message	Rachel	Report	5 Nov 2006 13:05
	only about 20% of pre 1920 service records servive as most were burnt in a fire and some are not in good condition even. The ones that remain are on microfilm at the National Archives at Kew. You might find so info about them on the National Archives website.
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 1,501 Send Message	Willow	Report	5 Nov 2006 13:02
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 1,501 Send Message	Have you had a look on http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ at the medal cards? The national archives in Kew is the only place where you can get service records, but only 25 - 30% of these have survived.
Member Since: March 2004 Posts: 1,067 Send Message	Shirley_05	Report	5 Nov 2006 12:50
Member Since: March 2004 Posts: 1,067 Send Message	is there another site to view these records of service men other than british legion please?