United Kingdom, World War I Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Records, 1917-1920

This collection contains records of 7,000 women who joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) between 1917 and 1920. These records are held in series WO 398 at the National Archives and contain enrollment forms, statements of service, and other documents pertaining to their service.

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United Kingdom, World War I Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Records

What is in This Collection?

This collection will include records from 1917-1920 This collection contains records of 7,000 women who joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) / Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps (QMAAC) between 1917 and 1920. These records are held in series WO 398 at The National Archives and contain enrolment forms, statements of service, and other documents pertaining to their service.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for United Kingdom, World War I Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Records, 1917-1920.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Records may contain the following information:

  • Name of soldier
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Residence
  • Marital Status
  • Number of children (If married)
  • Occupation
  • Age
  • Date of enlistment

Collection Details

Record Type: Military
18,567 Records
18,497 Personas
264,610 Images

Location of Original Records

Public Record Office, The National Archives

Cite This Collection

"United Kingdom, World War I Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Records, 1917-1920." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 24 September 2025. Citing , Records of WO 398, WO 363 and WO 364, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.