Course Enrollment: BR-201 British: Military Records

Optional Print Course Material: Research: Military Records

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This course details the military system and records of the United Kingdom. People whose ancestors come from the four constituent parts will find relevant research resources. These parts have changed through time. At present, the United Kingdom consists of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Prior to 1922, the whole of Ireland was part of the United Kingdom. Irish men served in the British army throughout its modern history from the end of the 18th century. Irish military records relating to its independence period (1916-1922) and the subsequent army records of the Irish Free State (later the Republic of Ireland) will be covered in a separate course.

Historical: This course originated November 2024. Current version copyright is November 2024.
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