Armed Forces

Many people have ancestors who served in the armed forces, whether as a regular, volunteer or conscript. The numbers involved during the two World Wars means that few families were left untouched by war.

It is helpful if you know in which of the forces your ancestor served and an idea of the date and regiment. It may be possible to find out service details, medal entitlement and, from war diaries or published books, learn something of the events in which your ancestor may have participated.