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Soldier's Death Certs?

spooner

master brummie
We all know that the deaths of soldiers are recorded at various memorials etc., but I was wondering whether ordinary death certificates for them were issued?
I have several ancestors who gave their lives in both world wars.
In the case of a soldier who was missing, as so many were at terrible battles such as Passchendaele, could a death certificate have been issued?
One of my great-uncles died from his wounds at amilitary hospital in Birmingham- again, would the military have issued a certificate?
Hope someone can help.
Spooner:(
 
Death Certificates were issued however in many instances the cause of death was only recorded as Killed rather than the actual cause - understandable given the circumstances.

The overseas deaths are recorded on the Overseas Births, Marriages and Deaths indexes and the certificates are available from the GRO - you need to order them by selecting the 'Order overseas certificates" link on the GRO home page.

The relative who died in Birmingham should be recorded on the UK index in the usual way and a more detailed certificate would probably have been issued.

Doug
 
Hi Spooner :) In agreeance with our Aussie friend Procat :) Military & Overseas at the GRO
Your Great Uncle,s sad demise (War wounded) would have been recorded in B,ham so cert should be available,
Post his details, Name age & address of "Military Hosp" year of death,
Folks on here soon assist you to trace one of Our Heroes, Cheers JohnY :cool:
 
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