My Uncle

[Private_collector]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

Thanks Tony B I'll definately look into it as far as i can and my cousin will help me once I get some leads as he would like to know about his farthers service life.

I have just found the following information regarding release of files not yet examined. It's not as difficult as I had thought, and I quote:

"You are about to place an order for a copy with the National Archives of Australia.

When will I receive my copy?

You have requested a copy of a Defence service record that has not been cleared for public access (that is it has an access status of Not yet examined).

Requests for copies of records that are Not yet examined will take up to 90 days from the paid request being received by the National Archives. However, it may take less time in periods of reduced demand.

How will I receive my copy?

There are two options available when purchasing a copy an online copy or a colour print copy.

Online copy Colour print copy
An image of each page of the record is made available for public viewing in our online collection database, RecordSearch, accessed through our website.
We will notify you by email (if you have provided an email address) when the online copy is available for viewing.
A colour print copy of the record is mailed to you in a presentation folder; and
if an online copy is not already present, at no additional cost, a digital copy of the record will be made available for public viewing in our online collection database, RecordSearch, accessed through our website.

They are not cheap, but some things are more important that $$$.