BAYERISCHES HAUPTSTAATSARCHIV Leonrodstrasse 57 80636 München Germany I would suggest writing to this branch of the archives in Bavaria and let them know that you are trying to find proof of military service. Give them as much information as to identify your ancestor - name, dob, where he lived in Bavaria, time of service and why you believe that, etc. http://www.gda.bayern.de/enp1.htm Provides a link with an English translation to the Bavarian Archives. Rod Fleck Forks, WA