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Army: Public Records

Asked by Sir Julian LewisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 October 2025UIN 81237

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the personal file (PF44288) relating to Major General JFC Fuller has not been made available by his Department for release to the National Archives.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

Under the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Service Records Project approximately 10 million Service records of personnel with a date of birth prior to 1 January 1939, are in the process of being transferred from the MOD to The National Archives for permanent preservation. Service Records pertaining to Officers are yet to be transferred. A copy of Major General JFC Fuller’s Service Record can be requested through the following link:

Get a copy of military records of service: Apply for the records of a deceased serviceperson - GOV.UK

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