British Military Personal Papers and Possessions

= British Military Personal Papers and Possessions =

Paybooks
A Soldier's Record and Pay Book was issued to each soldier in the Army and had two parts to it. Part I was to be in their possession at all times and contained all identifying information pertaining to the soldier. Part II pertains to active service and is a record of pay. These books changed very little over time and may contain any of the following bits of information:


 * Sizes of their clothing
 * Personal information: Name, Birth, Regiment, Date of Attestation (enlistment) along with age at that time and a description of themselves, their trade at the time of attestation
 * Specific types of training and dates
 * Promotions with dates of such
 * Record of Leave time
 * Medical Issues with dates
 * Inoculations with dates
 * Name of an individual to be notified if necessary
 * Dates and amounts of Pay (Part II)

Much detail on these books is provided online by ab64.