British Military - What Do I Want to Know?

What regiment did my ancestor serve in?
Was my ancestor an Officer? Was my ancestor a Soldier? Did my ancestor serve in the Militia or was a volunteer?

Can I find life events or family relationships in military records?
Most valuable British Army records that may help me find life events or family relationships for my British Army officer ancestor

Most valuable British Army records that may help me find life events or family relationships for my British Army soldier ancestor

Did my ancestor receive a pension?
Search the WO 97 records to determine if ancestor received a pension. Search the following:


 * British Army Service Records, 1760-1915
 * Regimental Registers of Pensioners 1717-1857:; W.O. 120

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