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Dutch military records provide rich genealogical information, particularly from the 19th and 20th centuries. Conscription was introduced in the early 19th century, producing detailed draft and enlistment lists. These records typically include birth details, physical descriptions, occupations, and family circumstances. Service records for colonial forces, particularly in the Dutch East Indies, also exist. World War II military and resistance activities further generated documentation. Researchers can find many resources at the Nationaal Archief and local archives. For anyone tracing Dutch ancestry, military records not only offer vital statistics but also reveal personal narratives connected to colonial history, European wars, and national defense.
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