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, 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: | 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. |