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…
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Making discoveries with our Historical Documents Library
Exploring the Historical Documents Library and how it can help you with your military family history Our Historical Documents Library is a treasure trove waiting to be explored.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…
Community Story: Tracing my ancestor’s military service – Part II
Our ANZAC Walter prepares for the next offensive In Part I, we met ANZAC Walter Oscar Johanson, who lied about his age to enlist in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) during…
Community Story: Tracing my ancestor’s military service – Part I
Researching an ANZAC ancestor’s military service during WWI: his story and legacy New Zealander Walter Oscar Johanson answered his country’s call and left his homeland to serve during World War I (WWI),…
Royal Canadian Air Force records: researching your air service ancestors
Where to find Royal Canadian Air Force records and how to research Canadian air force ancestors. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) achieved a huge milestone on 1 April, 1924: 100 years…
Letters from my ancestor: discovering a WWI story
We asked the Forces War Records community to share letters from their military ancestors, and you didn’t disappoint. In our latest blog, Letters from my ancestor, we explore the letters of Cecil…
7 essential military records for discovering navy ancestors
Britain has a strong maritime tradition, and you may have navy ancestors waiting to be discovered. But how do you uncover details of your ancestors’ service with the Royal Navy, and what…
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…
Soldiers’ Effects Records: a valuable collection for researching casualties
If your ancestor died serving with the British Army between 1901 and 1929, it’s worth consulting our Soldiers’ Effects Records. This fascinating collection could reveal new information about your military ancestor. What…