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…
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…
Making discoveries with our Historical Documents Library
Exploring the Historical Documents Library and how it can help you with your military family history Our Historical Documents Library is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. Our Military Genealogist, Simon…
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 4
Stories from our community for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings In part 4 of our D-Day 80 community stories series, we meet James Tough Gibson, whose squadron was involved in…
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…
D-Day 80: Four fathers and their D-Day stories – Part 1
Stories from our community for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings We’ve reached a major anniversary in the history of WWII: D-Day 80, 80 years since the launch of Operation Overlord,…