World War I (WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. From the time of its occurrence until the approach of World War II in 1939, it was called simply
of The First World War. As well as Prisoners of War and Casualty Records, we cannot but admire those many brave servicemen that performed outstanding acts of gallantry. Even more medal recipient releases are to follow as we further expand our First World War Military record collection this year...
11, 1872 to September 12, 1900. The World War I Draft Registration Cards created at this time have been digitized and put online. Be aware that these are records of people who registered for the draft. Everyone who registered did not actually serve in the military during World War One. ...
were years of struggle, not only against the World War enemies, but against those who never ceased in their efforts to minimize the influence of the German military mission. I hereby express my thanks to my German and Turkish comrades who faithfully stood by me in those trying days.">>More...
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were years of struggle, not only against the World War enemies, but against those who never ceased in their efforts to minimize the influence of the German military mission. I hereby express my thanks to my German and Turkish comrades who faithfully stood by me in those trying days.">>More...
Original Personnel Records of the First World War database (Library and Archives Canada). Access to the Personnel Records of the First World War database at LAC has been available for free online for nearly two decades via a standalone Personnel Records database. This database incorporated CEF...
free guided walk –The City’s Great War Heroes– which enables people to walk in the footsteps of City men and women who went off to the Great War. It departs from Bishopsgate every Monday and Saturday at 11am and 2pm until 28th May with an extra walk at 1.30pm on the final day. ...
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military during a period of European imperial influence in the Caribbean and elsewhere. The threat of war in Europe enabled passage of the Naval Act of 1916. President Wilson declared that the national goal was to build the Navy as “incomparably, the greatest . . . in the world.” And ...