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Fowler, Simon.

Tracing your army ancestors : a guide for family historians / Simon Fowler. - 2nd ed. - Barnsley : Pen & Sword Family History, 2013. - x, 192 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Previous ed.: 2006. Includes New Zealand content.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Dominion and colonial forces.

Whether 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.


ISBN: 9781781590867 (pbk.) 1781590869 (pbk.)

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB2A7591 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016195900 Uk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Great Britain. Army --History--Sources.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Soldiers--Sources.--Great Britain--History
Archival resources--Great Britain.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Great Britain--Genealogy--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Dewey Class. No.: 929.1072