This series consists of records for those individuals who applied to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force, and were either rejected, discharged while still in training, or went on to serve within Australia only [usually as depot troops or camp guards]. The most common reason for rejection is on medical grounds.

Discharges are recorded as occurring for the same reason, as well as unsuitability, and through general demobilisation at the conclusion of hostilities. Some records relating to members of the Australian Army Nursing Service are also to be found.

The forms most consistently present are 'Australian Military Forces: Australian Imperial Force: Attestation paper of persons enlisted for service abroad', [single A3 folio folded to form four pages] and 'Application to Enlist in the Australian Imperial Force' [a single folio printed on front and reverse].

Both of the above forms provide for the entry of such details as the subject's full name, occupation, age, current address, date of enlistment, height and chest measurements, and the results of medical examination. The larger form allows for additional details such as statements of service history, casualties promotions, etc.

Where the individual has attempted to enlist more than once multiple application forms will often be present. Many of the records also have other papers appended, including Medical History forms, Conduct Sheets, Issue Cards, and correspondence from the subjects or their next of kin.

Administrative information

The following data was keyed from the paper documentation:

Form number: CA 11
Transferring department: Army, Central Army Records Office, Ex- Service Enquiries and Medals Entitlement Division
Date of transfer: 25/09/1975
Archives file number: RWM30/8/22

This series has been intellectually converted to CRS B311, however records should continue to be called for under MT1486/1.