How sharing a letter from WW2 led to an emotional journey of discovery and shone a spotlight on a poignant story When Forces War Records community member Jo discovered a letter from…
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WW2 army medal cards released on Forces War Records
Historically significant WW2 army medal cards available to search online for the first time Calling all military genealogists: we are excited to announce the release of the WW2 army medal cards on…
Researching a WWII prisoner of war: how our Allied Prisoners of War, 1939-1945 collection can help you
Was your ancestor one of the hundreds of thousands of Allied prisoners captured during the Second World War? Discover details about their time as a prisoner with our WWII, Allied Prisoners of…
WWI service records: top tips for family historians
Exploring WWI service records and what to look out for when researching military ancestors There’s nothing like a service record when researching WWI ancestors. Packed with information and valuable clues, they are…
WWI war diaries: how they can help you research a military ancestor
Getting the best out of WWI war diaries and how they can help you research a military ancestor. War diaries are among the most interesting and exciting records to research our British…
The Normandy landings at 80: stories of courage from our military archives
Discover the courage and bravery of the men and women who helped make the Normandy landings a success The Normandy landings of 6 June 1944, known as D-Day, were a massive feat…
D-Day 80: Four fathers and their D-Day stories – Part 3
Stories from our community for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings In part 3 of our D-Day 80 community stories series, we tackle the difficulties of researching a family member who…
D-Day 80: Four fathers and their D-Day stories – Part 2
Stories from our community for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings In part 2 of our D-Day 80 community stories series, we explore the fascinating story of Norman Davies, a Shropshire-man…
Fred Simpson: two times prisoner of war
Not long out of a prisoner of war camp in Korea, Fred Simpson returns home to marry his fiance. However, there’s more to this photo than meets the eye. Read on as…
Author’s pick: top 5 WWII records to help you research your military ancestors with Forces War Records
Our subscribers have access to a diverse range of WWII records, from medal records and casualty collections to officer lists. Below are my top five records to help you learn more about…