Family History Workshop: Understanding Military Records

Have you discovered a relative who served in the military but aren’t sure how to uncover their story? Join us at the PMI Victorian History Library for a hands-on workshop, and learn how to interpret, locate, and make sense of military records to bring your ancestor’s service to life.

What You'll Learn:

• Finding the right records: Understand where Australian and international military records are held and how to access them.

• Decoding service documents: Learn how to interpret abbreviations, ranks, regiments, and campaign references.

• Tracing a soldier’s journey: Use maps, unit histories, and archives to follow your ancestor’s experience through time and place.

• Family connections: Discover how military service impacted families and what related documents can reveal.

• Preserving and sharing the story: Learn how to store, digitise, and include military information in your family history projects.

Whether you’re tracing a grandfather’s ANZAC history or uncovering a distant relative’s military past, this workshop will guide you through the process with clarity and confidence. Wendy has researched family histories since 1997 and is an active member of several genealogical societies.

About the Facilitor

Wendy has done family history research since 1997. She is a qualified researcher, and is active with many Family History groups.

 

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