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Released in association with the National Archives, the collection is comprised of daily lists prepared by the War Office. The records consist of fully searchable transcripts and scanned colour images of the original documents. Each entry lists the person's name, rank, service number, regiment, status, and previous theatre of war. The image may also provide additional information such as a date of death or a notation on their previous status.
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Over 19,000 records have been added to the New Zealand Birth Index. Transcripts will reveal your ancestor's name, birth year the first names of their both parents and registration number. Post 1912 records may also include a stillbirth indicator.
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