What was the most used animal in WW1?

What was the most used animal in WW1?

Dogs and pigeons played a crucial a role in World War I, but horses and mules are perhaps the animals most commonly associated with the Great War.

What was the number one cause of death in WW1?

Most of the casualties during WWI are due to war related famine and disease. Civilian deaths due to the Spanish flu have been excluded from these figures, whenever possible. Moreover, civilian deaths include the Armenian Genocide.

What disease killed the most soldiers in WW1?

On Armistice Day, 1918, the world was already fighting another battle. It was in the grip of Spanish Influenza, which went on to kill almost three times more people than the 17 million soldiers and civilians killed during WW1.

How do I find a WW1 British soldiers record?

1. Find and view a World War I service record online. All World War I service records can be viewed digitally on RecordSearch or through our dedicated Discovering Anzacs website.
2. View an original record.
3. Medals.

Where can I find World War 1 service records?

the National Personnel Records Center

How do I find someone’s war record?

Other ways to find service records

1. the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.
2. the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour.
3. the National Archives for service records from 1913 to 1920 or service records before 1913.

How can I find out if someone was in military?

Please use the Defense Manpower Data Center’s (DMDC) Military Verification service to verify if someone is in the military. The website will tell you if the person is currently serving in the military. The site is available 24-hours a day.

Are military records public information?

Military personnel records are open to the public 62 years after they leave the military. Records of any veteran who separated from the military 62 (or more) years ago can be ordered by anyone for a copying fee (detailed below under “cost”). See Access to Military Records by the General Public for more details.

How much does a soldier make while deployed?

Military members who are assigned or deployed to a designated combat zone are paid a monthly special pay, known as combat pay (or Imminent Danger Pay). The amount paid is $225 per month for all ranks.