Free Access to UK Wartime Records

Free access to UK wartime
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DISCOVER
YOUR FAMILY’S WARTIME STORY

DISCOVER
YOUR FAMILY’S
WARTIME STORY

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The more people in your tree, the better your chance of finding wartime stories.

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The more people in your tree, the better your chance of finding wartime stories.

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Search wartime records

We've put all our wartime records in one place to make it easy to search with just a name.

Delve even deeper

If you already know details of your ancestor's service, you can explore our specific collections.

Delve even deeper

If you already know details of your ancestor's service, you can explore our specific collections.

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Once you've built your tree, you can easily search all our UK wartime records with just a name.

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Key wartime records to explore

If you already know details of your ancestor’s wartime experiences, we recommend you
search specific collections. Here are some highlights to help you make more discoveries.

WWI War Diaries

See a day-to-day log of the actions and activities of a battalion or unit during the war.

WWI Medal Cards

Search by name, regiment or number to learn about the medals your ancestor may have been awarded.

WWI British Army Service & Pension Records

Discover details of when your ancestor enlisted, where they served and who with. Perhaps they also received a pension.

D-Day War Diaries and Photos

Covering the largest seaborne invasion in history, the Normandy Landings, known as 'D‑Day.

WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards

Details of military and military-related personnel, who filed for a pension after WWI.

Royal Navy Registers of Seamen’s Services

Records include birthdate, birthplace, vessels served on and dates of service.

WWII Allied Prisoners of War

Uncover entries for British and Commonwealth personnel held as prisoners of war in Europe and the Far East.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Casualty Records

Casualty information and burial details for British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in both World Wars.

Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls

Campaign medals for the British Army, including the inter-war and post WWII period.

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