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Hi all Scuse my ignorance, as Im new to Geneology. Im knee deep in researching a WW1 soldier at the mo, and would be very grateful if anyone can help me find some short cuts to some non-military info? Am upadting the Family tree as I go but wanna complete the WW1 research before I take something else on; you know how it is once these things get their teeth into you! Is it feasible to get Birth, death and/or Marriage certs without physically visiting archives etc, to help me establish dates that I cannot get through the military records? If so, could make my search a lot quicker ... Oh, have already done the 1901 census. Also, are (non military) medical records available for someone from the WW1 period, and are they accessible? Any pointers or help would be gratefully recieved! Thank you. Steve

You can use 1837 online then pay for what you view take the details and send for certs £7 each. Try free BMD also your loacl records might have their own site, then send for the certs. I find the certs invaluable as you can get other "clues" from them. Good luck, Linda x

Thanks Linda, Ill have a nose around as suggested. Steve

You can look at the indexes for BMDs at the Family Research Centre in London and then order certs there, either for collection in a few days' time, or to be posted to you. FreeBMD has some records, though not so many as yet for the 20th century. Your nearest large public library might also have the indexes on microfiche. Helen

Thanks Kate and Helen. Anything that narrows it down is usually helpful!!! Here e go again ... :o) Steve