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ARCHIVED - North West Mounted Police (NWMP) - Personnel Records, 1873-1904
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Search Help
Database
This research tool provides access to the documents of over 4,000 members of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP). Each record includes the digitized file of the member.
The digitized files are comprised of either a few pages or can be as large as 350 pages, depending on the length of service and other variables.
Important note: Some of the digitized documents, originally scanned from microfiche, are very difficult to read.
This research tool is estimated to be at least 85% accurate and complete. Should errors be found, please note them in an email addressed to webservices@bac-lac.gc.ca and we will make the necessary corrections.
Search Screen
The search screen allows you to search by the name of individual. You can enter a surname and/or given name(s). You may also search by regimental number(s).
Note that some entries include only an initial for the given name(s). Try searching by surname only, or use an asterisk (*) after the first initial of a given name to retrieve all records beginning with that letter.
For example: for John or James, enter j, then the asterisk * as such: j*
Remember to try different spelling variations for surnames, if you are having difficulties locating a specific individual. The entries reflect the spelling of names as they appear in the source database.
When you have entered your search terms, click on "Submit." The number of hits found will be shown at the top of the results screen.
How to Interpret the Results
Your search will produce a results list, from which you can obtain more detailed descriptions.
The results list contains the following fields:
Name (surname and given names)
Regimental number(s)
Click on the underlined name of the individual of interest for a more detailed description. The detailed description contains the following fields:
Name (surname and given names)
Regimental number(s)
The first digitized image will appear below, with access to the entire file.
You can export the results and images to a portable storage device or to your own computer.
How to Obtain Copies
You can print the images or save them to your own computer.
Use the following link to order copies: How to Access Library and Archives Canada Records
