Forces War Records Blog
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The Forces War Records blog is your definitive source for all Military Genealogy, Military Archives, and Military Records news, information, and reviews. The site was created approximately five years ago upon the request of some Forces Reunited members who were looking for information on their ancestors.
Forces War Records Blog
6d ago
Slapton Sands in Devon seemed the perfect place for the American Forces to simulate practice landings for the D-Day assault on Utah Beach, France on 6th June 1944. Though the operation was ..read more
Forces War Records Blog
6d ago
Our ANZAC Walter prepares for the next offensive In Part I, we met ANZAC Walter Oscar Johanson, who lied about his age to enlist in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) during ..read more
Forces War Records Blog
1M ago
Researching the names of all 76 escapers during the real Great Escape. What does the term ‘great escape’ mean to you? For many, it conjures vivid images from the iconic 1963 prisoner-of-war ..read more
Forces War Records Blog
1M ago
Where to find Royal Canadian Air Force records and how to research Canadian air force ancestors. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) achieved a huge milestone on 1 April, 1924: 100 years ..read more
Forces War Records Blog
2M ago
Celebrating inspiring women’s stories from our collections: March is Women’s History Month, and 8th March is International Women’s Day. Inspiring women’s stories can be found throughout our vast world of collections on ..read more
Forces War Records Blog
3M ago
Not long out of a prisoner of war camp in Korea, Fred Simpson returns home to marry his fiance. However, there’s more to this photo than meets the eye. Read on as ..read more
Forces War Records Blog
4M ago
Our subscribers have access to a diverse range of WWII records, from medal records and casualty collections to officer lists. Below are my top five records to help you learn more about ..read more
Forces War Records Blog
4M ago
Did your family member serve with the armed forces under National Service? Perhaps they shared stories of their time in uniform with you, or you’ve stumbled on a photo in an album ..read more
Forces War Records Blog
5M ago
Animals have provided a vital service to the armed forces for centuries, from delivering messages to carrying ammunition or offering companionship. 80 years ago, their bravery was recognised for the first time ..read more
Forces War Records Blog
6M ago
We asked the Forces War Records community to share letters from their military ancestors, and you didn’t disappoint. In our latest blog, Letters from my ancestor, we explore the letters of Cecil ..read more