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Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
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Information on requesting records of deceased service personnel.
If you are, or have been, a member of the armed forces you can request a copy of your service records.
How to apply for access to personal data held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Use one of these forms if you’re requesting service records for someone who’s deceased.
Use one of these search forms if you’re requesting records for someone who’s deceased.
Information and forms to request personal data held by the MOD for current or former civilian staff or members of the armed forces.
Information on requesting medical records held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for deceased service personnel.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently in the process of transferring circa 9.3 million Service records to The National Archives.
Information and forms for requesting Home Guard Service records.
Reports and explanations regarding the transfer of records from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to The National Archives from 2020.
Information about the Nuclear Accident Response Organisation (NARO) and the UK atmospheric nuclear testing programme.
This information has now moved
Reports and explanations regarding the transfer of records from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to The National Archives from 2012 onwards.
Information and forms for requesting information held on the Royal Air Force Casualty Files.
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
Find out what the MOD War Detectives get up to throughout their days
Guidance on the restoration of Military Medals to personnel discharged on the basis of their sexuality.
The MOD and DGC The National Archives (TNA) Records Appraisal report details the records selected for permanent preservation.
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