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'''1707''' British Military history begins with the unification of the [[England|Kingdom of England]] and the [[Scotland|Kingdom of Scotland]]. | '''1707''' British Military history begins with the unification of the [[England|Kingdom of England]] and the [[Scotland|Kingdom of Scotland]]. | ||
{{see also|England Military Records|Scotland Military Records}} | {{see also|England Military Records|Scotland Military Records}} | ||
{{Wikipedia|Military history of the United Kingdom}} | {{Wikipedia|Military history of the United Kingdom}} | ||
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Established by Royal Charter in 1917, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission pays tribute to the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars from <u>all services </u>including civillian war dead. It is a non-profit-making organisation that was founded by Sir Fabian Ware. The Commonwealth includes such countries as Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand & South Africa. | Established by Royal Charter in 1917, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission pays tribute to the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars from <u>all services </u>including civillian war dead. It is a non-profit-making organisation that was founded by Sir Fabian Ware. The Commonwealth includes such countries as Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand & South Africa. | ||
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has a | The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has a [[www.cwgc.org/|searchable internet website]]: | ||
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Lists of British army personnel who died during '''World War I''' have been compiled from official casualty lists and published in: | Lists of British army personnel who died during '''World War I''' have been compiled from official casualty lists and published in: | ||
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== British Markings == | == British Markings == | ||
*[http://www.petergh.f2s.com/flashes.html Formation signs ]were first used by the British Army in WW1 in order to provide an easy method of visual identification of the various units. | *[http://www.petergh.f2s.com/flashes.html Formation signs ]were first used by the British Army in WW1 in order to provide an easy method of visual identification of the various units. | ||
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== Medals == | == Medals == | ||
* '''[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-subject/medalsanddecorations.htm?WT.lp=rg-3067 Campaign Medals:]''' | *'''[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-subject/medalsanddecorations.htm?WT.lp=rg-3067 Campaign Medals:]''' | ||
Tokens or medals have been awarded to British service personnel since the medieval times although the first officially named campaign medal is the Waterloo Medal (1815). The Military General Service Medal instituted in 1847, covered a retrospective period and was awarded to all army personnel that had served on active campaigns between 1793-1815. Each medal was named to the recipient along with his unit details. A clasp (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a bar) bearing the name of the relevant campaign or battle was attached to the ribbon suspension, with subsequent clasps being added in the sequence in which they were earned. In some cases 10 or more campaign clasps were earned. 29 clasps were authorised in total. Altogether, over 25,000 medals were issued. | Tokens or medals have been awarded to British service personnel since the medieval times although the first officially named campaign medal is the Waterloo Medal (1815). The Military General Service Medal instituted in 1847, covered a retrospective period and was awarded to all army personnel that had served on active campaigns between 1793-1815. Each medal was named to the recipient along with his unit details. A clasp (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a bar) bearing the name of the relevant campaign or battle was attached to the ribbon suspension, with subsequent clasps being added in the sequence in which they were earned. In some cases 10 or more campaign clasps were earned. 29 clasps were authorised in total. Altogether, over 25,000 medals were issued. | ||
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*Photo courtesy of National Archives at Kew, London, England | *Photo courtesy of National Archives at Kew, London, England | ||
=== WO 12 Series: General Muster Books and Pay Lists === | === WO 12 Series: General Muster Books and Pay Lists === | ||
These records begin in 1732 and end in 1878. They cover guards, infantry, cavalry, and household troops. According to the National Archives these records also include special groups, such as colonial troops, various foreign legions, special regiments, and other depots.<br> | These records begin in 1732 and end in 1878. They cover guards, infantry, cavalry, and household troops. According to the National Archives these records also include special groups, such as colonial troops, various foreign legions, special regiments, and other depots.<br> | ||
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These records show an individual's enlistment dates, his movements and dischage dates as show below, notice the sections under "First Muster, Second Muster, and Third Muster", these are the locations of the soldiers at the time of their pay. <br> | These records show an individual's enlistment dates, his movements and dischage dates as show below, notice the sections under "First Muster, Second Muster, and Third Muster", these are the locations of the soldiers at the time of their pay. <br> | ||
[[Image:3rdbk-DSCN0211-1.png]] | [[Image:3rdbk-DSCN0211-1.png]] | ||
*Photo curtesy of the National Archives at Kew, London, England<br> | *Photo curtesy of the National Archives at Kew, London, England<br> | ||
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If the information you seek is after 1868. there is a "Roll of Married Establishment" which lists husbands and wives as shown below:<br> | If the information you seek is after 1868. there is a "Roll of Married Establishment" which lists husbands and wives as shown below:<br> | ||
[[Image:Marriage-roll-2a.png|640x321px]] | [[Image:Marriage-roll-2a.png|640x321px]] | ||
*Photo curtesy of the National Archives at Kew, London, England<br> | *Photo curtesy of the National Archives at Kew, London, England<br> | ||
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It was possible to have a qualified pension commuted to allow a soldier to immigrate to British colonies. A list of those who did, between the years 1830-1839, is found online at [http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/passengerlists/chelseab.htm TheShipsList.com]. | It was possible to have a qualified pension commuted to allow a soldier to immigrate to British colonies. A list of those who did, between the years 1830-1839, is found online at [http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/passengerlists/chelseab.htm TheShipsList.com]. | ||
=== Chaplains’ Returns === | === Chaplains’ Returns === | ||
Army chaplains throughout the British Empire kept records that list the baptisms, marriages, and burials of officers, soldiers, and their families. These returns (from 1760 to 1971) are indexed and are available by correspondence from the Office of National Statistics (formerly Registrar General). Indexes for {{FHL|731507|title-id|disp=births 1796–1880}}, for {{FHL|732266|title-id|disp=marriages 1796–1955}}, and for {{FHL|720239|title-id|disp=deaths 1786–1880}}, are available on microfiche at the Family History Library. | Army chaplains throughout the British Empire kept records that list the baptisms, marriages, and burials of officers, soldiers, and their families. These returns (from 1760 to 1971) are indexed and are available by correspondence from the Office of National Statistics (formerly Registrar General). Indexes for {{FHL|731507|title-id|disp=births 1796–1880}}, for {{FHL|732266|title-id|disp=marriages 1796–1955}}, and for {{FHL|720239|title-id|disp=deaths 1786–1880}}, are available on microfiche at the Family History Library. | ||
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*''Navy List''. London, England: several publishers, 1782–. (Family History Library book {{FHL|942 M25gba|disp=942 M25gba}}; films {{FHL|918928|film|disp=918928}}–940, {{FHL|990323|film|disp=990323}}–326.) The Navy List names all commissioned officers, including masters, pursers, surgeons, chaplains, yard officers, coast guardsmen, and reservists. | *''Navy List''. London, England: several publishers, 1782–. (Family History Library book {{FHL|942 M25gba|disp=942 M25gba}}; films {{FHL|918928|film|disp=918928}}–940, {{FHL|990323|film|disp=990323}}–326.) The Navy List names all commissioned officers, including masters, pursers, surgeons, chaplains, yard officers, coast guardsmen, and reservists. | ||
[[Image:British Military3.jpg|thumb|right|357x417px]] | [[Image:British Military3.jpg|thumb|right|357x417px]] | ||
=== Militia Lists and Musters === | === Militia Lists and Musters === | ||
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These records are at The National archives. For further information on military records for branches of the service other than navy or regular army, see the military record handbooks at the end of this section.<br> | These records are at The National archives. For further information on military records for branches of the service other than navy or regular army, see the military record handbooks at the end of this section.<br> | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
Pre-1914 records for both the army and the navy are at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/militaryhistory/ The National Archives.] | Pre-1914 records for both the army and the navy are at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/militaryhistory/ The National Archives.] | ||
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White, Arthur S. comp. ''A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army''. Dallington, East Sussex, England: Naval and Military Press Ltd., 1992. (Family History Library book 942 M23was.) | White, Arthur S. comp. ''A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army''. Dallington, East Sussex, England: Naval and Military Press Ltd., 1992. (Family History Library book 942 M23was.) | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/england/all-england/military.htm | *[http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/england/all-england/military.htm England Military Links] | ||
* [http://genealogy.about.com/od/british_military/index.htm British Military Records] - About.com | *[http://genealogy.about.com/od/british_military/index.htm British Military Records] - About.com | ||
{{Place|British|Military Records}} | {{Place|British|Military Records}} | ||
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