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Ministry of Defence prior to 1964: Registered Files (General Series)

Catalogue reference: DEFE 7

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DEFE 7

This series contains registered files dating generally from the formation of the Ministry of Defence in 1946 until the major re-organisation of 1964, which created the much larger unified Ministry of Defence. The files in this series cover all...

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Reference
DEFE 7
Title
Ministry of Defence prior to 1964: Registered Files (General Series)
Date
1854-1993
Description

This series contains registered files dating generally from the formation of the Ministry of Defence in 1946 until the major re-organisation of 1964, which created the much larger unified Ministry of Defence.

The files in this series cover all aspects of the ministry's work, including defence planning, estimates of expenditure, recruitment and personnel matters (including National Service, pay and allowances, discipline, medical services etc.), arms and equipment (including their supply to other countries), research and development, and relations with NATO and other countries.

Arrangement
Arrangement

Original numerical sequence of creating body has been followed

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Creator(s)
  • Air Ministry, 1918-1964
  • Department of Chaplain General, 1796-1796
  • Ministry of Defence, 1947-1947
  • Ordnance Office, Board of Ordnance, 1683-1855
  • War Office, 1857-1964
  • War Office, land services, 1924-1964
Physical description
2478 file(s)
Access conditions
Open unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition

Ministry of Defence , from 1982

Subjects
Topics
Pay and pensions
Research
Armed Forces (General Administration)
Accruals
Series is accruing
Administrative / biographical background
Registered files (general series) from the Ministry of defence prior to 1964.Directorate of Lands 1700-1923, The Board of ordinance 1800-1855, War office1857-1964, War department land services 1924-1964, Department of ChaplainGeneral 1796-.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C5765/

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