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…
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Researching British WWI Ancestors: Part I
Our Military Genealogist, Simon Pearce, shows you how to start researching British WW1 ancestors. Researching your WW1 ancestors’ military service is a rewarding and exciting part of family history. Knowing where to…
The Battle of Jutland May 31st 1916
Fought over 36 hours on May 31 1916, the Battle of Jutland was the only major battle of the war fought at sea, but became known as perhaps the largest surface battle in naval history due to the numbers of battleships and battlecruisers engaged.
The Battle of Jutland – The only major Naval engagement of the First World War
The Battle of Jutland took place in the North Sea, North West of Denmark. It was the first time that the new Dreadnought Battleships, developed in the early 1900s had come to blows and only the third time that the big Steel Battleships had engaged each ot
Lieutenant Commander Roope’s actions had just earned him the first Victoria Cross of the Second World War.
In 1940, on this day, 8th April —the Captain of HMS Glowworm, Lieutenant Commander Roope’s actions had just earned him the first Victoria Cross of the Second World War.
What are the Royal Navy Ranks and Royal Naval Trades?
Are you having trouble understanding Royal Navy ranks and trades? If you are please read this short tutorial that could help with your research.
Royal Marines War Records – History of the Royal Marines
Most people think of the Commandoes when they think of the Royal Marines, but they’re really so much more. Here’s a bit on how and why this elite corps was created, 351 years ago this week.
Tommies, Pommies, Redcoats and Limeys
Humorous and Historical nicknames for British Forces over the years.
November 13th 1941 – HMS Ark Royal hit by Torpedo And Sunk
HMS Ark Royal (pennant number 91 (1937-1941)) was the first purpose built large aircraft carrier to be completed for the Royal Navy, and one of the most famous warships of WWII, part of her fame came from repeated German claims to have sunk her. Ark Roya