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| WWI soldier records placed online | WWI soldier records placed online |
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| The National Archives has placed details of soldiers who served in World War I on the internet. | The National Archives has placed details of soldiers who served in World War I on the internet. |
| The move, in partnership with ancestry.co.uk, marks the first stage of a resource for about 2.5m British soldiers who served from 1914 to 1920. | |
| Vital details for family history researchers, military enthusiasts and family members will be provided. | Vital details for family history researchers, military enthusiasts and family members will be provided. |
| About 60% of the service records for the 5m WWI soldiers in the UK and Ireland were destroyed in World War II. | About 60% of the service records for the 5m WWI soldiers in the UK and Ireland were destroyed in World War II. |
| Original images | Original images |
| This occurred during a German bombing raid on the War Office in London in September 1940. | This occurred during a German bombing raid on the War Office in London in September 1940. |
| The originals for all surviving records, many of which were badly damaged during the bombing raid, have been conserved by the National Archives. | The originals for all surviving records, many of which were badly damaged during the bombing raid, have been conserved by the National Archives. |
| These comprise the two collections to be made available online for the first time. | These comprise the two collections to be made available online for the first time. |
| The records are fully indexed and include original images. | The records are fully indexed and include original images. |
| Although the collections vary in detail, those searching for details will be able to discover key information, including physical description, regimental number, service history and promotions. | Although the collections vary in detail, those searching for details will be able to discover key information, including physical description, regimental number, service history and promotions. |