Tracing Your Army Ancestors

Author : Simon Fowler
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 184468668X
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracing Your Army Ancestors written by Simon Fowler and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-known author has produced yet another excellent guide for researching ancestors who have served in the Army. The book is an ideal text for reference when investigating army personnel. Military Archive Research.comA splendid publication with a great deal of valuable information. Michael Brooker, Guild of Battlefield GuidesWhether you are interested in the career of an individual officer, researching medals awarded to a soldier, or just want to know more about a particular battle or campaign, this book will point you in the right direction. Assuming the reader has no prior knowledge of the British Army, its history or organization, Simon Fowler explains what records survive, where they are to be found and how they can help you in your research. He shows how to make the best use of the increasing number of related resources to be found online, and he pays particular attention to explaining the records and the reasons behind their creation, as this information can be very important in understanding how these documents can help your research.

Author : Bertram Hawthorne Groene
Publisher : John F. Blair, Publisher
ISBN 13 : 9780895871237
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracing Your Civil War Ancestor written by Bertram Hawthorne Groene and published by John F. Blair, Publisher. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bertram Hawthorne Groene shows you how easy it is to trace your forbearers' role in the war, where and how long they fought, whether they were Union or Rebel, soldier or sailor -- even with a minimum of information.

Author : Simon Fowler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473876378
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracing Your Army Ancestors written by Simon Fowler and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Simon Fowler
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1844686744
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracing Your Ancestors written by Simon Fowler and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible, well-organized, easy-to-use beginners guide to the world of family history is essential reading for anyone who wants to find their way into this fascinating subject. In a series of short, practical chapters Simon Fowler takes readers through all the first steps that will reveal the lives of their ancestors and the world they lived in. He looks at every aspect of research, from finding family papers and interviewing relatives, through exploring websites, archives, newspapers and directories, to all the other sources that can throw a light into the past. In a clear, straightforward way he explains how vital records of births, marriages and deaths can be used as the starting point in a sequence of eye-opening family detective work. Simon Fowlers introduction, which is founded on a career of genealogical research and writing, is an indispensable basic book for anyone entering in the field.

Author : Michael J. Watts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781903462997
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Ancestor was in the British Army written by Michael J. Watts and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Amanda Bevan
Publisher : National Archives UK
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracing Your Ancestors in the National Archives written by Amanda Bevan and published by National Archives UK. This book was released on 2006-04-30 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of the essential family history title: the only exhaustive guide to The National Archives holdings.

Author : Janice Tait
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1844686647
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracing Your Tank Ancestors written by Janice Tait and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to find out about the career of a soldier who served in tanks, are researching medals awarded to a tank crew member or just want to know more about a particular regiment squadron or operation, this book will point you in the right direction.Assuming that the reader has little prior knowledge of the history of British armored forces, Janice Tait and David Fletcher trace their development from their formation during WW1, through WWII and on to their role as an essential part of today's British army. Most importantly, they demonstrate how you can explore this history for yourself. The authors describe the records that are available and show how they can help you to reconstruct the career of a soldier who served in tanks or was connected with them. They also describe the kind of work the soldiers did, the armored vehicles they worked with, and the men and women they served alongsideThis accessible, information-packed introduction to the history of British armored forces will be essential reading and reference for anyone who is researching this aspect of military history.

Author : Phil Tomaselli
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1844155730
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracing Your Air Force Ancestors written by Phil Tomaselli and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2007-07-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are interested in the career of an individual air-man or woman, researching medals awarded to a pilot or crew member or just want to know more about a particular squadron or operation, this book will point you in the right direction. Assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of the air force, its history or organization, Phil Tomaselli explains which records survive, where they can be found and how they can help you in your research. He also recommends resources available online as well as books and memoirs. Each era in air force history is described, from the pioneering days of early aviation and the formation of the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War to the creation of the Royal Air Force, its operations during the Second World War and its postwar development. The author explains the evolving organization of the air force in each period. He also provides pointers and examples which should help researchers find the records of units and bases that individuals served in.

Author : Phil Tomaselli
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1783830778
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracing Your Second World War Ancestors written by Phil Tomaselli and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second World War was the defining conflict of the twentieth century and it is one of the most popular and fascinating areas for historical research and for family historians. More records than ever are available to researchers whose relatives served during the war. And this new book by Phil Tomaselli is the perfect guide to how to locate and understand these sources and get the most out of them. He explains how, and from where, service records can be obtained, using real examples showing what they look like and how to interpret them. He also examines records of the military units relatives might have served in so their careers can be followed in graphic detail. The three armed services are covered, along with the merchant navy, the Home Guard, civilian services, prisoners of war, gallantry and campaign medals, casualties, womens services and obscure wartime organizations. Also included are a glossary of service acronyms, information on useful websites, an introduction to the National Archives and details of other useful sources.

Author : Simon Fowler
Publisher : Pen and Sword Family History
ISBN 13 : 1399000403
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracing Your First World War Ancestors written by Simon Fowler and published by Pen and Sword Family History. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First World War was perhaps the most traumatic event of the Twentieth Century. Millions of men, women and children were affected by it. And it still has a resonance today more than a hundred years after the Armistice. This guide offers a simple, yet comprehensive, guide to researching the men and women from Britain - and its dominions and colonies - who took part in the First World War either at the front or at home It is an accessible, up-to-date and expert introduction to get you on your way and to answer those questions you might come across during your researches. In a straightforward, easy-to-follow style the book introduces readers to the multitude of sources they can use to explore the history of the First World War for themselves. In a series of short, instructive chapters the book takes the reader through the process of researching ancestors who served during the First World War providing short cuts and background information as required. The book covers the key sources, including the National Archives and the many online sites that researchers can turn to. It also covers records of casualties, munitions workers, conscientious objectors and service personnel from the British Dominions.