How do I research British military records?
Other ways to find service records
- the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.
- the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour.
- the National Archives for service records from 1913 to 1920 or service records before 1913.
Where are UK military records kept?
British soldiers since 1920 Records for the post-1920 period are still considered official records and are held by the Ministry of Defence at the Personnel Centre in Glasgow.
What happened to the 1921 UK census?
The United Kingdom Census 1921 was a census of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland that was carried out on 19 June 1921. It was postponed for two months from April due to industrial unrest and no census was taken in Ireland due to the Irish War of Independence.
Was there a census in 1911?
The 1911 census was a household census taken on the night of Sunday 2nd April 1911.
How do I find out if someone served in the military?
Please use the Defense Manpower Data Center’s (DMDC) Military Verification service to verify if someone is in the military. The website will tell you if the person is currently serving in the military. The site is available 24-hours a day.
How do I find military family members records?
If you’re the next of kin of a Veteran who has passed away
- Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
- Write a letter to the NPRC.
- Visit the NPRC in person.
- Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
- Hire an independent researcher.
Where can I find the 1911 UK census?
The 1911 census is available online for all of England, Wales, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Royal Navy and Overseas Military Establishments. The following all offer subcription based access to the census:
Who was in the British Army in 1911?
In many respects, the British Army of 1911, as enumerated on the 1911 Census of England & Wales and in Scotland and Ireland, can be seen as a nominal roll of those career soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force who embarked for France in 1914 and early 1915.
What was the first census in the UK?
Extra occupation information may show details of the industry in which they worked. The 1911 Census is the first census where the original forms were kept. The handwriting on the original image is that of your ancestor. This is the first census to record full details of British Army personnel stationed overseas.
What was the fertility question on the 1911 census?
Fertility questions included how long a present marriage had lasted, the number of children born alive to the present marriage (including children no longer living in the household), and number of children who had died.