Thread: World War 1
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Old 22-02-2009, 21:30   #53
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Re: World War 1

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Originally Posted by Mrs B View Post
Sorry, what are "attestation papers"?

(I'm very good at showing my ignorance by the way.)
Attestation papers are Army Form B 5212, on which he gives his age, place of birth, address, occupation, date of attestation and date of acceptance, witnessed by a magistrate. Other papers in the file wil show his career in the army, postings, punishments, medical reports and so on. If he was K.i.A., it will show next of kin, siblings, cousins and some times grand parents.

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