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Goal 9: Military Records


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Goal 9: Explore military records in England.


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ALearn about military records.



  1. FamilySearch: Learn about military records in England in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: English Military Records   
  2. National Archives: Learn about military records in the National Archives.

    Military Records in the National Archives
    National Archives: Army Regiments

  3. WWI: Learn more about tracing WWI ancestors.

    FMP—Getting Started with Your World War I Research - 2020
    LT—Genealogy For Your UK Ancestors In World War I

  4. Learn more about researching WWI soldiers.

    Researching WWI Soldiers

  5. WWII: Get started with researching WWII soldiers.

    LT—World War II Genealogy Research in The UK

  6. Organizations: Learn about British military organizations and their associated records.

    RT—Tracing Your British Military Ancestors - 2019

  7. Tips: Get expert tips on using British military records.

    FMP—Findmypast Expert Help - Military Records—15:19 - 2014



  8. Learn three ways to trace your wartime ancestors.

    FMP: 3 Ways to Trace Wartime Ancestors - 2017


BExplore British military records.


  1. FamilySearch: Search for British military records online.

    FS—Wiki: British Military Records Online
    FMP—Search Guide, British Military Records - 2016

  2. Pre-1900: Learn how to trace pre-1900 British Army ancestry.

    FS—Tracing Pre-1900 British Army Ancestry - 2017

  3. Naval: Learn about British naval service records.

    Royal Navy Ratings' Service Records 1853-1928

  4.   Naval Records Practice  |   Hints  |   Answers

  5. Resources: Find additional resources for British military research.

    AC—Exploring Your Family's Military History with Ancestry—4:27 - 2-17



  6. Explore the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site for records of World War I and II casualties.
  7. Find WWII resources on the Northamptonshire Family History Society site.
  8. Find a list of WWII website resources on the Who Do You Think You Are site.
  9. Learn about a wide variety of British military records.
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