Table of Contents
- 1 How do I find out if someone served in the military in Canada?
- 2 Where can I find Canadian military records?
- 3 How can I get someone’s military records?
- 4 How do you get someone’s service record?
- 5 How to request military records and service files in Canada?
- 6 Where can I find Canadian military records from the British Empire?
How do I find out if someone served in the military in Canada?
There is only one location where you can find information on anyone who has served in the Canadian Armed Forces, and that is with Archives Canada. In order to obtain information on relatives in the Military after 1918, you must be a Next-of Kin. Click here to see how a Next of Kin can acquire a copy of those records.
Where can I find Canadian military records?
Library and Archives Canada
Current military service records are found at the Department of National Defence (DND) and then are transferred to Library and Archives Canada (LAC) for safe keeping. There are two ways to obtain these records: You can search LAC’s online databases.
Are peoples military records public?
Military personnel records are open to the public 62 years after they leave the military. (To calculate this, take the current year and subtract 62.) Records of any veteran who separated from the military 62 (or more) years ago can be ordered by anyone for a copying fee (detailed below under “cost”).
How can I get someone’s military records?
You can request a copy of the Veteran’s military records in any of these ways:
- Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
- Write a letter to the NPRC.
- Visit the NPRC in person.
- Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
How do you get someone’s service record?
How can I find someone who served in the Canadian military?
The easiest way is to search the internet. For a person, go to canada411.ca and put in the person’s name. You may be lucky and find them. If you know the Regiment/Unit/Ship/Wing that the person belonged to in the military, then search the internet for that unit. Most groups have started a web site to keep in touch.
How to request military records and service files in Canada?
Request military records and service files – Canada.ca Request military records and service files Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is responsible for holding the service records of Regular Force members who released before January 1998 and Reserve Force members who released before January 2007.
Where can I find Canadian military records from the British Empire?
The National Archives of Canada in Ottawa has copies of many of these records and is attempting to acquire others. The National Archives of Canada has the records of the British military and naval forces stationed in British North America. These records are in Record Group 8. The Family History Library has some of these records and their indexes.
How do I check the status of my military record order?
To check the status of your order for recent records (World War I – Present), contact the National Personnel Records Center. For older military records (generally before 1917), contact the National Archives.