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Deemed Never to Have Served
Process to Have File Reviewed
After the Second World War, approximately 14,000 individuals were deemed never to have served because they deserted from the Armed forces. Some individuals may have deserted to avoid combat while others may have wanted to avoid a bureaucratic process (demobilization).
Those who were deemed never to have served and who feel they were treated unjustly can apply to the Department of National Defence for a review of their situation.
If you are one of these individuals and would like your file reviewed please write to the Department at the following address:
Deemed never to have served review
C/O Director Casualty Support and Administration
National Defence Headquarters
Major General George R. Pearkes Building
101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0K2
Fax : 1-613-996-1493
E-mail : centre@forces.gc.ca
You can also call the following numbers Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Within Canada: 1-800-883-6094
Outside Canada: 1-613-995-0972 (Can call collect)
Your letter should include your full name, address, phone number, service number and the reason why you did not complete the demobilization process.
Applications will be accepted from surviving individuals who were deemed never to have served or from a member of the immediate family of a deceased individual.
