FindmyPast adds more military records

FindmyPast (www.findmypast.co.uk) has added the following military records collections:

British Army, Recommendations For Military Honours and Awards 1935-1990

The transcripts include British Army personnel and some dominions armies' personnel. They also contain some recommendations for members of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines. Reasons for recommendations vary, including gallantry in the face of the enemy, 'meritorious service' (not in the face of the enemy), or distinguished service.


South Africa, Local Armed Forces Nominal Rolls, 1899-1902

Another entirely new collection from The National Archives, this series comprises over 53,000 records detailing some of the British Army units raised locally in South Africa during the Second Boer War. These local units mainly consisted of British men who had emigrated to South Africa before the war.


Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards

We've added over 51,000 new records to this collection, which details those that showed strength and courage in the face of war.

Specifically, these latest additions cover recipients of:

    Long Service Good Conduct Medal
    India General Service Medal Pegu (Army) 1852-53
    India General Service Medal Pegu (Navy) 1852-53


British Royal Navy & Royal Marines Service and Pension Records, 1704-1919

We've added over 19,000 more records to this collection, including a shore list of men who joined the Royal Marines in 1810.

Further details at https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/britain-south-african-military

Chris

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