Why can researching WWII ancestors be so challenging? Military Genealogist Simon Pearce tackles the question and provides advice on how to make meaningful discoveries. Intro Many of us have family members who…
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Researching evacuees of WWII: is it possible?
Many of us will be familiar with images of WWII evacuee children lined up on train station platforms, luggage in tow, with name tags affixed to their coats, about to head off…
Royal Artillery Tracer Cards: what are they, and how can they help you with your research?
Our UK, WWII, Royal Artillery Tracer Cards, 1939-1948 collection is a must for anyone wishing to piece together the movements of an ancestor who served with the Royal Artillery during WWII. The…
Researching British Army ancestors during the Victorian era
Researching British Army ancestors in the Victorian era – is it possible? Perhaps you are curious to learn about any ancestors who donned the red coat of the British Army during Queen…
Who Do You Think You Are?: Episode 8 – Chris Ramsey’s navy ancestors
Episode eight of series 20 of Who Do You Think You Are? explored the family history of comedian Chris Ramsey. The episode had a strong naval theme and revealed Chris’s family connection…
Researching Military Nurses: The Story of Marjory Jean Anderson
Nurse. Prisoner. Survivor. This is the story of Marjory Jean Anderson, who displayed incredible courage, devotion and bravery during the Second World War. Marjory’s is just one of many stories waiting to…
Operation Husky – The 80th Anniversary of the Invasion of Sicily during WWII
On the night of 9/10 July 1943, the Allies launched Operation Husky, the invasion of the Italian island of Sicily. Operation Husky Airborne troops landed first by parachute and glider, followed by…
Who Do You Think You Are?: Episode 2 – Claire Foy’s military ancestor and a tragic accident
Episode two of Who Do You Think You Are? Series 20 delved into actor Claire Foy’s family history, revealing a tragic military story. It was another captivating episode demonstrating how fascinating and…
Who Do You Think You Are? Episode 1: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ancestor at the Battle of Waterloo
Series 20 of the popular family history show Who Do You Think You Are? was back on our screens on Thursday, 1 June 2023. Musical theatre master Andrew Lloyd Webber was the…
Researching British WWI Ancestors: Part II
In our second instalment of Researching British WWI Ancestors, Forces War Records (FWR) Military Genealogist Simon Pearce delves deeper into the collections available to our subscribers. My previous blog focused on getting…