Muster roll

How it is used

A name on a roll does not always prove physical presence at every recorded muster.

Example sentences

1. The muster roll records new recruits beside returning soldiers.

   The list can reveal changes in a unit's composition.

2. Pay disputes exposed differences between the muster roll and actual strength.

   Administrative lists require comparison with practical conditions.

Common collocations

• consult a muster roll
• military muster rolls

Related terms

• campaignA series of military operations carried out over a period of time in one area or with one main aim, such as capturing a city or defeating an enemy army.
• primary sourceEvidence created at the time being studied or by people who witnessed it, such as letters, diaries, official records, photographs or objects.

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