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Medals and Other Awards

Medals are awarded for specific acts of heroism or achievement and Service Awards or Campaign Medals are awarded for serving in a particular capacity in a particular geographical area and time frame. These websites provide a variety of information to help identify the type of award, and often lists details on particular recipients of the award.

Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, Army, World War I, World War II, Prisoners of War, Discharge / Pension Records, Officers' Records, Service Records, Medals / Awards, Uniforms / Badges
Title:Military records
Link:Military records
Description:Ancestry.co.uk's Military records
Extra Info:Find the war heroes in your family in Ancestry.co.uk's millions of service records, medal records, casualty lists and other Army records and Navy records.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, World War II, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:152 Hyderabad RAF Squadron
Link:http://www.152hyderabad.co.uk/
Description:152 Hyderabad RAF Squadron
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:1st Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment 1914 - 1916
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20081120235905/http://w...
Description:1st Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment 1914 - 1916
Extra Info:An archived copy of the site - most informations seems to be available. Includes the battalion war diary, battle honours, details of some of the soldiers and more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Discharge / Pension Records, Service Records, Pictures / Photographs, Ships, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters, Newspapers, Maps
Title:25th County of London Cycle Battalion, London Regiment
Link:https://www.25thlondon.com/
Description: 25th County of London Cycle Battalion, London Regiment
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:2nd Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment 1914 - 1916
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20160623175156/http://w...
Description:2nd Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment 1914 - 1916
Extra Info:An archived copy of the site. Most information still seems to be available. Includes battle honours, details of some of the soldiers and more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:3rd Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment 1914 - 1916
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20110827012738/http://w...
Description:3rd Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment 1914 - 1916
Extra Info:An archived copy of the site - most informations seems to be available. Includes the battalion war diary, battle honours, details of the mining at Hill 60, details of some of the soldiers and more.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, World War II, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards
Title:434 Squadron
Link:http://rcaf434squadron.squarespace.com/
Description:434 Squadron (Bluenose Squadron)
Extra Info:Honouring the courageous men of the 434 "Bluenose" Squadron.
Classification:Army, World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:54th Infantry Brigade 1914-1918
Link:https://openlibrary.org/books/OL7204252M/The_54th_...
Description:54th Infantry Brigade 1914-1918
Extra Info:Online book. Includes details of the movements and actions, a list of Victoria Crosses, a list of officers and more.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, World War I, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:66 Squadron, RFC & RAF, 1916 to 1919
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20190904233308/http://...
Description:66 Squadron, RFC & RAF, 1916 to 1919
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is no longer active. Some information still seems to be available, although some biographies and combat claims don't appear to work.
Classification:Medals / Awards, Information
Title:A glossary of Orders, Decorations and Awards
Link:http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/aagloss.htm
Description:A glossary of Orders, Decorations and Awards
Classification:Marines, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:A salute to the modern-day commando
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20110307015959/http://w...
Description:A salute to the modern-day commando
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is no longer working. Some information is missing though, but much is still available to view.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:Ancient and Honourable Appointment of Conductor
Link:https://www.rlc-conductor.info/
Description:Ancient and Honourable Appointment of Conductor
Extra Info:The senior Warrant Officer appointment in the British Army, includes detailed history, list of recipients the conductors at Lord Nelson's funeral and more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Boer Wars, Medals / Awards
Title:Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 records
Link:https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/anglo-boer-war-records-1899-1902
Description:Register of the Second Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902
Extra Info:Over 258,800 names, including a completely revised casualty list of 59,000 casualty records.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, Medals / Awards
Title:Army Catering Corps Association
Link:https://accassociation.org/
Description:Army Catering Corps Association
Extra Info:May not display fully in all browsers.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Crimean War, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:ATTRILL Family History
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20160324193120/http://...
Description:ATTRILL Family History
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is no longer being maintained. Most information is still available to view. Includes a list of war casualties, campaign medals and more, including John Edward ATTRILL's first world war dairy.
Classification:World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:BAUGHEN One Name Study
Link:https://www.baughen.co.uk/OneNameStudy.html
Description:BAUGHEN One Name Study
Extra Info:Includes details of medals awarded to Baughens.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, World War I, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:BEGENT Genealogy
Link:http://www.begent.org/begent.htm
Description:BEGENT Genealogy
Extra Info:Includes WWI information for many BEGENT's.
Classification:Medals / Awards
Title:BETTAN(E)Y One Name Study
Link:https://bettaney.webs.com
Description:BETTAN(E)Y One Name Study
Extra Info:Details of the medal cards for BETTAN(E)Y's.
Classification:World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards
Title:BEVERTON One Name Study
Link:https://yourtotalevent.com/people/beverton/Beverto...
Description:BEVERTON One Name Study
Extra Info:Click on miscellany for medal card index for BEVERTONs.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards, Newspapers
Title:Black Sheep Index
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20100722053825/http://w...
Description:Black Sheep Index - Archived Copy
Extra Info:May take a few moments to load. The black sheep index is no longer live, however this is a link to an archived copy. Note that some of the files are not available. So Do Not send money or requests for more information.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War II, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:Bolton Remembers the War
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200813092703/http://...
Description:Bolton Remembers the War
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is no longer active, most information is still available to view. Includes the diary of an ARP warden, casulaties of an air raid in Oct 1941, Bolton civilian war dead and lots more. Use the site map for a full index.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War II, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:Bolton Remembers the War Dead
Link:https://boltonremembers.org/
Description:Bolton Remembers the War Dead and the Survivors
Extra Info:An online reference documenting Bolton’s war dead. A project to create and develop a database recording all of Bolton’s war dead, and as much information about the service of survivors as available.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, Napoleonic Wars, Discharge / Pension Records, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:BREW One Name Study
Link:http://brew.clients.ch/BrewONS.htm
Description:BREW One Name Study
Extra Info:Look under databases for details of BREW's with a military connection.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Crimean War, Napoleonic Wars, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards
Title:Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards
Link:Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards from Find My Past
Description:Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards
Classification:Army, World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards
Link:British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
Description:British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Museums, Medals / Awards, Uniforms / Badges, Information
Title:British Light Infantry
Link:https://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/
Description:British Light Infantry Regiments Website
Extra Info:The history, details of the regiments and more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards, Other
Title:British Military & Criminal History in the period 1900 to 1999
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20170117133952/http://...
Description:British Military & Criminal History in the period 1900 to 1999
Extra Info:An archived copy of a website - most information seems to be available.. Includes details of the four Victoria Cross medals awarded for gallantry in the Korean War 1950-53, and details of war crimes.
Classification:Medals / Awards, Information
Title:British Military Medals
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20130625123059/http://...
Description:British Military Medals
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site no longer active. Most information still seems to be available. May look a bit strange in some browsers. Details of British military medals awarded. Gives an indication of what qualified those serving to receive one.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, World War II, Prisoners of War, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters, Maps
Title:Burma Star Association
Link:https://www.burmastar.org.uk/
Description:Burma Star Association
Extra Info:The website is dedicted to all those who served in HM and Allied Forces or the Nursing Services in the Burma Campaign of the 1939-45 war. Includes a diary of the campaign and memories of thise who served.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, World War II, Prisoners of War, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters, Maps
Title:Burma Star Memorial
Link:https://burmastarmemorial.org/
Description:Burma Star Memorial
Extra Info:The Burma Star Memorial Fund is a charity dedicated to the legacy and commemoration of all those who served in the Allied forces during the Burma Campaign of the Second World War.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Medals / Awards
Title:Cemetery - Highland Road, Portsmouth
Link:http://www.friendsofhighlandroadcemetery.org.uk/
Description:Cemetery - Highland Road, Portsmouth
Extra Info:Some army and navy memorial inscriptions and biographies, including Victoria Cross holders.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, Army, Boer Wars, Discharge / Pension Records, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:CHITTENDEN One Name Study
Link:http://www.chittenden.com.au/
Description:CHITTENDEN One Name Study
Extra Info:Many military CHITTENDEN's mentioned.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards
Title:CLUETT / CLEWETT Records and One Name Study
Link:http://www.cluett.org.uk/
Description:CLUETT / CLEWETT Records and One Name Study
Extra Info:Part way down the home page is the Search link.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, Army, World War I, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:Collingham and Linton in the Great War
Link:http://www.collinghamanddistrictwararchive.info/
Description:Service details for the men of the villages of Collingham, Linton and Micklethwaite in West Yorkshire who served in the First World War.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, Army, Medals / Awards
Title:Debenham - One Place Study
Link:http://debenham-ops.org.uk/
Description:Debenham - One Place Study
Extra Info:A website for all things relating to the Genealogy and Family History of the village of Debenham in Suffolk.
Classification:World War I, World War II, Discharge / Pension Records, Service Records, Medals / Awards, Uniforms / Badges
Title:Defence Forces Ireland
Link:https://www.militaryarchives.ie/en/home/
Description:Military Archives Irleand
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Prisoners of War, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:Devon Heritage
Link:https://www.devonheritage.org/
Description:Devon Heritage
Extra Info:Includes war memorials, some with details, not just the names, military medal recipients, Much information about the Devonshire Regiment. Look under places for extra information and Devon county for eyewitness reports of the Battle of Jutland.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards
Title:EARDLEY Family Genealogy Resources
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20150813093905/http://...
Description:EARDLEY Family Genealogy Resources
Extra Info:An archived copy of the site. Most information still seems to be accessible. Includes information about the V.C. awarded to George Harold Eardley of The King's Shopshire Light Infantry.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, Prisoners of War, Medals / Awards
Title:Ewhurst and Ellen's Green - The Fallen
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20210827201019/http://w...
Description:Ewhurst and Ellen's Green - The Fallen
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is no long active, but most information is still available to view. Also includes details of those who served and returned home and names of prisoners of war.
Classification:Army, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Ships, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters, Other
Title:Families in British India Society
Link:https://www.fibis.org
Description:Families in British India Society
Extra Info:FIbiWiki Includes East India Company's armies and their arrival from Britain, including the ships they travelled on, medal rolls, muster lists.medal rolls for the Indian Mutiny and more.
Classification:Medals / Awards
Title:FE(A)THERSTON((E)HAUGH) One Name Study
Link:https://featherstone.one-name.net/
Classification:Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards
Title:FISKE Family Papers
Link:https://www.fiskes.co.uk/
Description:FISKE Family Papers - 1000 Years of the FISK/FISKE Familes in Britain
Extra Info:May need to use the search facility to find military related items. Search for specific terms such as medal, navy etc.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, Discharge / Pension Records, Officers' Records, Service Records, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards
Title:Fold3's UK World War 1 Records
Link:http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1363683-10934994?url=...
Description:Fold3's UK World War 1 Records main page.
Extra Info:Ancestry's military history companion website with over 31 Million records.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War II, Prisoners of War, Discharge / Pension Records, Officers' Records, Service Records, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards
Title:Fold3's UK World War 2 Records
Link:http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1363683-10934994?url=...
Description:Fold3's UK World War 2 Records main page.
Extra Info:Ancestry's military history companion website with over 8.3 Million records.
Classification:Army, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Uniforms / Badges, Other
Title:For The King-Emperor - The Indian Army on Campaign 1900-1947
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20210507200111/http://...
Description:For The King-Emperor - The Indian Army on Campaign 1900-1947
Extra Info:An archived copy of a website that is no longer active. Most informations still seems to be available to view, although it may be slow to load.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, World War I, World War II, Prisoners of War, Discharge / Pension Records, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:FOSKETT One Name Study
Link:http://www.foskett-genealogy.co.uk/
Description:FOSKETT One Name Study
Extra Info:Includes FOSKETT military and naval records.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, World War II, Discharge / Pension Records, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards
Title:GANDER / GANDAR One Name Study
Link:https://gander.one-name.net/
Description:GANDER / GANDAR One Name Study
Extra Info:Includes many details of military records and often more details than just the name and rank.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, Prisoners of War, Medals / Awards
Title:Institute of Chartered Accountants
Link:https://www.icaew.com/library/historical-resources...
Description:Institute of Chartered Accountants
Extra Info:An index to WWI, including roll of honour, those mentioned in despatches and those awarded medals.
Classification:Navy, Army, World War I, World War II, Crimean War, Discharge / Pension Records, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards
Title:ISMAY One Name Study
Link:https://ismay.one-name.net/
Description:ISMAY One Name Study
Extra Info:Includes military information for many Ismay's.
Classification:World War I, World War II, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:JACOMB One Name Study
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20120424163641/http://j...
Description:JACOMB One Name Study
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is not currently active. May take a few moments to load. Most information appears to be available. Includes variants Jacomb, Jacombs, Jacombe, Jacom & Jacomb-Hood.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards
Title:JOSLIN Family Research
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20160305230555/http://j...
Description:JOSLIN Family Research
Extra Info:An archived copy of the site. FREE exchange of Joslin Family History World-Wide.
Classification:Army, Museums, Medals / Awards
Title:King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum
Link:https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/culture-leis...
Description:King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) Museum
Extra Info:Located in Doncaster, Yorkshire. Includes a list of (KOYLI) medal roll up to 2008.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Pictures / Photographs, Hospitals / Nursing, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:KISSACK Genealogy
Link:https://www.kissack.co.uk
Description:KISSACK Genealogy
Extra Info:Mainly on the Isle of Man. Includes some photographs and military details of KISSACK's.
Classification:World War I, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:KNIFTON One Name Study
Link:http://www.knifton.net/
Description:KNIFTON One Name Study
Extra Info:Includes some KNIFTON military records.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, World War I, World War II, Discharge / Pension Records, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:M*CH*MORE One Name Study
Link:https://mitchelmore.one-name.net/
Description:M*CH*MORE One Name Study
Extra Info:Includes many military M*CH*MORE's.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards
Title:Malton History
Link:http://www.maltonhistory.info/
Description:Social and Local History for Malton
Classification:Army, World War I, Medals / Awards, Uniforms / Badges
Title:Manchester Regiment 1881-1958
Link:http://www.themanchesters.org/
Description:Manchester Regiment 1881-1958
Extra Info:Includes changes to regimental service numbers, medal rolls, regimental badges, information about the different battalions, casualties of the regiment 1914-21 and more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards
Title:Maybole Community Site
Link:http://www.maybole.org/
Description:Maybole Community Site
Extra Info:Look under History and Archives. Includes information about the scrolls of appreciation given to those who fought in WWII.
Classification:Navy, Boer Wars, Ships, Medals / Awards, Information
Title:Medal Collectors Website - JHFK
Link:https://jhfk.com/
Description:List of Recipients of Medals
Extra Info:List some navy recipients of service medals between 1890-1948, including service at the Royal Navy Dockyards and others.
Classification:Navy, Army, World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:Medals and Awards - Research Guides and Indexes
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Medals and Awards - Research Guides and Indexes
Classification:Navy, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards
Title:Merchant Sailing Ships of NW England
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20130518234317/http://m...
Description:Merchant Sailing Ships of NW England
Extra Info:May take a few moments to load. An archived copy of the site, most links still appear to work Includes newspaper cuttings of ship launches, details of the shipyards as well as the ships. Also Gallantry Awards during the World Wars (Mercantile Marine).
Classification:Boer Wars, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards
Title:Monkie Website - Records from around Scotland
Link:http://www.monikie.org.uk/
Description:Monkie Website - Records from around Scotland
Extra Info:Look under Family History Interest and also Arlene's Lists. Includes some information on the 3rd (Dundee) Highland Volunteer Battalion the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) 2nd Active Service Section.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, Crimean War, Museums, Medals / Awards
Title:Museums of the Mercian Regiment
Link:https://www.worcestershireandmercianregimentmuseum...
Description:The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Collections (29th/45th Foot)
Extra Info:Archives located in Worcester. Includes, online, a roll of honour, battle honours and more.
Classification:Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, Discharge / Pension Records, Ships, Medals / Awards
Title:National Archives - Digital Microfilms Online
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Digital Microfilms Online
Extra Info:Please read the instructions and information before downloading. Includes Royal Navy ships' muster lists, index to Navy wills, medal rolls, army lists and more.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Army, World War I, World War II, Napoleonic Wars, Service Records, Hospitals / Nursing, Medals / Awards, Other
Title:National Archives - Online Army Records and Indexes
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Online Army Records and Indexes
Extra Info:Includes army campaign medals from WWI, service records for Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, prisoners of war reports and interviews and much more.
Classification:Navy, Marines, World War I, World War II, Service Records, Ships, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:National Archives - Online Navy Records and Indexes
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Online Navy Records and Indexes
Extra Info:Includes navy and marine service records, medals awarded and much more.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, World War I, World War II, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:National Archives - Online RAF Records and Indexes
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Online RAF Records and Indexes
Extra Info:Includes RAF service records, air combat reports, medal index cards and much more.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Army, World War I, World War II, Napoleonic Wars, Service Records, Hospitals / Nursing, Medals / Awards, Information, Other
Title:National Archives - Online Records and Indexes
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Online Records and Indexes (UK)
Extra Info:Includes army, navy, air force, marines, merchant seamen and more. Many detailed records require payment.
Classification:World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:National Archives - WWI British Army Medal Index
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - WWI British Army Medal Index 1914-1920
Extra Info:Record medals that men and women who served in the First World War were entitled to claim. Scroll down for free search, but pay to view medal cards.
Classification:World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:National Archives - WWI Merchant Seamen's Medals
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - WWI Merchant Seamen's Medals
Extra Info:Scroll down the page. Campaign medals issues to merchant seamen in world war one. Free to search, but pay to view medal cards.
Classification:World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:National Archives - WWII Merchant Seamen's Medals
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - WWII Merchant Seamen's Medals
Extra Info:Campaign medals issues to merchant seamen in world war two. Free to search, but pay to view medal cards.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, World War I, World War II, Service Records, Pictures / Photographs, Ships, Medals / Awards, Uniforms / Badges, Diaries / Log Books / Letters, Information
Title:Naval-History.Net
Link:http://www.naval-history.net/
Description:Naval-History.Net
Extra Info:Comprehensive history of the British Navy with full search facility. Includes details of ships of the Royal Navy 1914-1919, some with log books details, service history of ships in WW2, timelines, casualties from WW1, and much more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, Boer Wars, Napoleonic Wars, Medals / Awards
Title:NCS Cape Town - General History Databases
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20091027053108/http://g...
Description:NCS Cape Town - General History Databases
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is no longer active. Most information appears to be available. Includes army lists, memorials and more.
Classification:Army, Marines, Medals / Awards
Title:New Annual Army List 1840 (Harts)
Link:http://archive.org/details/newannualarmylis1840lon...
Description:New Annual Army List 1840 (Harts)
Extra Info:Online book. List officers of all regiments, head office with details of commission dates and more. Includes retired officers. Other years are online, use the search feature to find them.
Classification:Army, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Ships, Medals / Awards, Information
Title:North East Medals - Military Miscellany
Link:https://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/
Description:North East Medals - Military Miscellany
Extra Info:Scroll down for military miscellany. This includes pictures of medals, their dates and details of their issue, regimental medals and some lists of recipients. Also Battle of Jutland fallen, medals of the boer war, also a guide to army numbers.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Maps
Title:Old Front Line Battlefields of WWI
Link:http://battlefields1418.50megs.com/
Description:Old Front Line Battlefields of WWI
Extra Info:Includes some memorials to the soldier that died, battlefield maps, descriptions of some of the battles and much more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards, Newspapers, Other
Title:Old Liverpool and Merseyside Snippets
Link:http://www.old-merseytimes.co.uk/
Description:Old Liverpool and Merseyside Snippets, Includes the Surrounding Area
Extra Info:Includes many articles of military interest.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Crimean War, Napoleonic Wars, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards
Title:Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment
Link:https://www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk/
Description:Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment
Extra Info:Includes details of Victoria and George Cross recipients as well as a timeline for the regiments.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, World War II, Prisoners of War, Service Records, Medals / Awards
Title:RAF Records : The Genealogist
Link:https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/affiliate/?affid=...
Description: Researching the RAF records for family historians
Classification:Medals / Awards, Information
Title:Regimental Ribbons
Link:http://www.frontiernet.net/~ericbush/MiSh/Regt.htm...
Description:Regimental Ribbons
Extra Info:A picture chart detailing Regimental Ribbons.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards, Maps
Title:Royal Air Force Organisational History
Link:http://www.rafweb.org/
Description:Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Extra Info:Comprehensive archive of information. Use its Quick Menu and Main Menu buttons.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, World War II, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:Royal Green Jackets Regimental Association
Link:http://www.rgjassociation.info/
Description:Royal Green Jackets Regimental Association
Extra Info:Includes details of the regiment's history, appointments, its battle honours, roll of honour, some war diaries and more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Napoleonic Wars, Medals / Awards
Title:Royal Irish Rangers
Link:https://www.royalirishrangers.co.uk/
Description:Royal Irish Rangers
Extra Info:The history section includes the formation of the Rangers, details of the Inniskilling Fusiliers, the Royal Ulster Rifles, recipients of the Victoria Cross and more.
Classification:Navy, World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920
Link:https://findmypast.sjv.io/c/124526/1814440/20225?u...
Description:Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920
Extra Info:From Find My Past. Transcription of The National Archives document classes ADM/171/89 to ADM/171/93 (inclusive) and ADM/171/139, which comprise the complete WW1 Campaign Medal Rolls to 53,000 Officers of all branches of the Royal Navy.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, Medals / Awards
Title:RUDRAM Family History Web pages
Link:http://www.rudram.org/
Description:RUDRAM Family History Web pages
Extra Info:Enter the site and click on 'source of information' then 'Other Sources'.
Classification:Army, World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:Sandall's History of the 5th Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment
Link:http://www.sandall.drgavinrobinson.uk/
Description:Sandall's History of the 5th Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment
Extra Info:The history of the battalion was written in 1922 at the suggestion of the commanding officer of the battalion Lieut.-Col. H. G. Wilson, DSO.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Napoleonic Wars, Officers' Records, Service Records, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards, Information
Title:Search UK Military Records 1760 to 20th Century
Link:Search UK Military Records 1760 to 20th Century
Description:Search UK Military Records 1760 to 20th Century
Classification:Army, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards, Maps
Title:Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880
Link:https://www.garenewing.co.uk/angloafghanwar/
Description:Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880
Extra Info:An online resource for the Second Anglo-Afghan War of 1878-1880. Also a database of names, family histories and stories concerning those who participated. Also lists regiments, maps, medals and more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards
Title:STAVELEY and STAVELY Genealogy
Link:http://www.staveley-genealogy.com/
Description:STAVELEY and STAVELY Genealogy
Extra Info:Includes Military STAVELEY's.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, Boer Wars, Pictures / Photographs, Ships, Medals / Awards
Title:The Anglo-Boer Wars
Link:http://www.boer-war.com/
Description:The Anglo-Boer Wars 1880-81 and 1899-1902
Extra Info:Includes a list of troops/regiments sent to South Africa with details of the ships they travelled on, a chronology of the battles of the second boer war, photographs and more.
Classification:Army, World War I, World War II, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards
Title:The Cheshire Regiment
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20190411104647/http://...
Description:The Cheshire Regiment - The 22nd Regiment of Foot
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is no longer active. Most information still seems to be available to view. Includes details of the regimental colours, marches, battle honours, medals awarded, the history of the regiment and more.
Classification:Army, World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:The Gallipoli Association
Link:https://www.gallipoli-association.org/
Description:The Gallipoli Association
Extra Info:The association aims to keep alive the memory of the Gallipoli Campaign(1915) and ensure that the men who fought and died are not forgotten. Includes a campaign overview with details of the regiments involved.
Classification:Medals / Awards
Title:The Gazette - Official Public Record
Link:https://www.thegazette.co.uk/
Description:The Gazette - Official Public Record
Extra Info:The Gazette is formally the combination of three publications: The London Gazette, The Belfast Gazette and The Edinburgh Gazette. The Gazettes are official journals of record.
Classification:Army, World War II, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Information
Title:The Home Guard
Link:http://www.home-guard.org.uk/
Description:The Home Guard
Extra Info:Many pages still under construction.
Classification:Army, World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:The Irish on the Somme
Link:http://archive.org/details/irishonsommebein00macdu...
Description:The Irish on the Somme, Michael McDonagh, Published 1917
Extra Info:Online book. As well as the main Irish regiments, mentions the Irish of other regiments, with their awards and exploits.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, World War II, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Newspapers
Title:The Lancashire Fusiliers
Link:https://www.lancs-fusiliers.co.uk/
Description:The Lancashire Fusiliers
Extra Info:Includes some photographs of the Lancashire Fusiliers from the early 1900's, biographies of some of the soldiers, stories and photographs for each battalion, some war diary extracts and more.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, World War II, Prisoners of War, Service Records, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:The National Archives Online Collections
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
Description:The National Archives - Collection of Digitised Public Records
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, Army, Marines, World War II, Prisoners of War, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:The Pegasus Archive
Link:https://www.pegasusarchive.org/
Description:British Airbourne Forces 1940-45 Section and Prisoner of War Section
Extra Info:Includes the origins of the British army paratrooper, with war diaries, unit histories, citations, biographies and more. Also a separate section on Prisoner of War camps, stories, locations and more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, Other Transport, Medals / Awards
Title:The Tank of Flesquieres
Link:http://www.tank-cambrai.com/en/
Description:The Tank of Flesquieres from the Battle of Cambrai 1917
Extra Info:Includes details of the tank in the battle and it personnel, how it came to be buried and more. Also a memorial list of those lost at the battle of Cambrai.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, World War I, World War II, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Ships, Medals / Awards
Title:TILBURY Family in the UK
Link:http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~cmtilbury/family/
Description:TILBURY Family in the UK
Extra Info:Click on Site Map to find a history of british ships called Tilbury including HMS Tilbury. Also has military references to TILBURY's.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Medals / Awards
Title:University of Glasgow - Roll of Honour
Link:https://universitystory.gla.ac.uk/index.html
Description:University of Glasgow - Roll of Honour
Extra Info:Includes details of the medals and awards that individuals received for their service in WWI. Also has details about the university and its preparations for WWII.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, Service Records, Medals / Awards, Information
Title:Veterans-UK
Link:https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/vetera...
Description:Veterans-UK - The New Name For Services To Veterans
Extra Info:Part of the main government site. Includes details of helplines and how to enquire about Service Records, Medals and more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Crimean War, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards
Title:Victoria Cross Holders
Link:http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/
Description:Victoria Cross Holders
Extra Info:Includes grave locations for Victoria Cross holders.
Classification:Army, World War I, Medals / Awards
Title:War History of the 18th (S.) Battalion Durham Light Infantry
Link:http://archive.org/details/warhistoryof18th00lowe
Description:War History of the 18th (S.) Battalion Durham Light Infantry
Extra Info:Online book. Includes a roll of officers, a history of the battalion from its formation in 1914 to the end of the first world war.
Classification:Napoleonic Wars, Medals / Awards
Title:Waterloo Medal Roll
Link:https://valmayukuk.tripod.com/britishfamily/
Description:Waterloo Medal Roll from Valmay's British Family History
Extra Info:The list is not complete, it includes names from the 11th Light Dragoons and 3rd Battalion 14th Regiment of Foot.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Medals / Awards
Title:West Wales War Memorial Project
Link:https://ww1.wales/
Description:West Wales War Memorial Project
Extra Info:As well as memorials, the site also has a list of local RAF bases and the dates different squadrons were based at them.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, World War I, Aircraft, Medals / Awards
Title:Western Front Association
Link:https://www.westernfrontassociation.com/
Description:Western Front Association
Extra Info:Dedicated to the study of WWI 1914-1918. Includes many articles and much information about the war. Subscription site.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War II, Medals / Awards
Title:Whissonsett Village Website
Link:https://www.whissonsettpc.info/
Description:Whissonsett Village Website
Extra Info:Includes details of Derick Seagrim V.C. and his brother Hugh Seagrim G.C., under the History section.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Medals / Awards
Title:WILDGOOSE and Variants Website
Link:http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~willgooseweb/geneal...
Description:WILDGOOSE and Variants Website
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Uniforms / Badges, Diaries / Log Books / Letters, Information
Title:World War I Document Archive
Link:http://gwpda.org/
Description:Archive of Documents and Photographs from World War One
Extra Info:Also contains a WWI Biographical Dictionary, hundreds of documents, photographs, diaries, timelines and much more.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Medals / Awards, Other
Title:GENUKI County Page for Durham
Link:https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/DUR
Description:General Information for Durham
Classification:Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Other
Title:GENUKI County Page for Leicestershire
Link:https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LEI/
Description:General Information for Leicestershire
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, Pictures / Photographs, Medals / Awards, Other
Title:GENUKI County page for Lincolnshire
Link:https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LIN/
Description:General Information for Lincolnshire
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Service Records, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards, Other
Title:GENUKI County Page for Nottinghamshire
Link:https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/NTT/
Description:General Information for Nottinghamshire
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Army, World War I, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards, Other
Title:GENUKI County Page for Yorkshire
Link:https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/
Description:General Information for Yorkshire
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Crimean War, Napoleonic Wars, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Prisoners of War, Discharge / Pension Records, Officers' Records, Service Records, Pictures / Photographs, Aircraft, Ships, Other Transport, Hospitals / Nursing, Academy / Training / Cadets, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards, Uniforms / Badges, Diaries / Log Books / Letters, Newspapers, Maps, Information, Other
Title:Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia
Link:http://en.wikipedia.org/
Description:Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia
Extra Info:Comprehensive general reference for most military topics. Use its search box to find your areas of interest.

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