How to make a Freedom of Information request: Ex Serving Member
Please ensure you have read the advice provided on the Introductory page.
The following form is to be completed and signed before being sent directly to the relevant Service personnel office or civilian personnel authority.
Requests from ex-service personnel seeking copies of their own records are to contain:
- Personal details - full name, date of birth, service number and date of discharge (if known). These details are required to assist in identification of the correct service records.
- Signature of person making the request
- Purpose of the request
- Postal address of the person making the request
Army Service Records
If you are requesting service records of an Australian member who served during World War I and World War II it is recommended that you contact the National Archives of Australia (NAA) in the first instance.
Phone numbers:
(03) 9282 5393 and (03) 9282 6235.
Postal address:
Central Army Records Office
Post Box 393
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Fax number:
(03) 9282 5434
Email address:
All requests must be signed, if sending via e-mail attach a scanned signed copy of your request.
Army Health Records
Army medical records for people who discharged prior to 1947 are held by Department of Veterans Affairs therefore if your request falls within this period please contact DVA.
Phone number:
(03) 5258 0675
Postal address:
Australian Defence Force Health Records - Army
GPO Box 1932
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Fax number:
(03) 5258 0657