The first Remembrance Day was held in 1919 throughout the Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the First World War. Every November 11th there is a two-minute silence at 11am for people to rem
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19 OCTOBER 1914 — Blood, Mud and Rain as the First Battle of Ypres Officially Begins
Today has an important significance because on the 19 October 1914, a savage and bitter battle for the strategic town of Ypres, in western Belgium, was taking place READ MORE HERE
First speech of Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen
The first public speech by a young Princess Elizabeth, which was made at the height of the Battle of Britain to the children of the Commonwealth on 13th October 1940
Finding your Submariner Ancestor
Genealogy hints and tips on how to discover your submariner ancestor – Taken from the Forces War Records Monthly e-magazine.
World War One Battle of The Somme In Focus
This week, July 1st, 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the battle of the Somme, the conflict will be remembered as one of the bloodiest wars in human history.
Battle of Jutland WW1 – Timeline of Events.
The greatest naval battle since Trafalgar took place on May 31st – June 1st, 1916 when Sir John Jellicoe’s Grand Fleet met the German High Seas Fleet for the first time and only time at Jutland.
Discover Forces War Records Collection of the Month – Aviators’ Certificates 1905-1926
Up until 1911 the British Military did not have any pilot training facilities, and as a result most of the early pilots were trained by members of the Royal Aero Club. By the end of the Great War, 1914 – 18, more than 6,300 military pilots had taken the C
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.
The Successful WW1 Evacuation of Gallipoli 1915
During war an ordered evacuation is usually not considered a success. But the evacuation of Gallipoli is different to most.
The Silver War Badge & Kings Certificate Of Discharge WW1
The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War I.