The National Archives
Soldiers’ service records up to 1921 and copies of unit war diaries for the First and Second World Wars are held by National Archives (formerly known as the Public Record Office). A war diary will tell you what a unit was doing on a day-to-day basis, but is unlikely to mention individuals by name.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The CWGC keeps records relating to all those who died on active service in the two World Wars. A database of casualties is accessible via the Commission’s website.
The Army Museums Ogilby Trust
Includes an up to date list of regimental museums.
Land Forces of Britain, the Empire and Commonwealth
Useful background information including organisational lists of British and Indian Army units.
The British Army
The British Army’s official website includes an up to date list of regimental museums.
The Tank Museum
The Official Website of The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset - the Worlds Largest Collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles.
Forces Reunited
UK Armed Forces reunion site.
Army Personnel Records
The service papers of British soldiers who were discharged between 1920 and 1997 are held by the Ministry of Defence Army Personnel Centre.
India Office Records
Official records relating to soldiers who served in the East India Company’s forces and the Indian Army are held in the Oriental and India Office Collections at the British Library.
