History
The 'History' page is used to add in particular history events from the serviceperson's time in service. These will appear under the 'Service History' tab on a profile. The best source for this information is usually in their official service record.
1. When editing the ‘History’ page, click the red button labelled ‘Add a History Event’.
2. This will direct you to another page where the type of history event must first be selected from the dropdown box. The following definitions may assist in determining the most appropriate event for your person (remembering a person can be involved in more than 1 history event):
• Discharge: The details of the individual's discharge from service.
• Embarkation: When and where the individual was loaded on transport to be sent overseas.
• Enlistment: The details of the individual's enlistment for service.
• Honours and Awards: The details of an individuals’ award. Honours and Awards include things like Mentions in Dispatches, which can be added in the ‘Medals’ text box.
• Involvement: The details of the conflicts and campaigns that the individual served in.
• POW: The dates and place where the individual was interned as a Prisoner of War.
• Promotion: The date on which the individual was promoted.
• Transfer: The date on which the individual was transferred to a new unit.
• Wounded: The details of the individuals’ wounds.
3. Once a history event has been selected from the dropdown box, the accompanying details can then be edited using the text boxes. When adding in the unit, please write in the "2nd/48th Infantry Battalion" format to find the appropriate unit.
4. When you have finished working, click the red button labelled ‘Save’ to complete your work.