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
Navy 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 number:
(02) 6266 5861
Postal address:
Personnel Records - Canberra
Queanbeyan Annex 2
PO Box 7949
Canberra BC ACT 2610
Fax number:
(02) 6266 5851
Email:
dbs-q.personnelrecords@defence.gov.au
Please specify which Service (Navy)
Navy Health Records
Phone numbers:
(02) 6266 5923 and (02) 6266 5816
Postal address:
Personnel Records - Canberra
Queanbeyan Annex 2
PO Box 7949
Canberra BC ACT 2610
Fax number:
(02) 6266 5801
Email:
health.records@defence.gov.au
Please specify which Service (Navy)