World War II
Home Guard WWII
Many people in your family history will have served in the services in the last two World Wars but how many others did their bit in the Home Guard and how do we go about tracking them down. Use local museums and archives as a starting point to finding out about those one million volunteers.
Read MoreR.E.M.E Cap Badge 1942 – 1947
The R.E.M.E cap badge belongs to a unit whose role in WWII exposed it to front line service in every major theatre of operation, from the D-Day landings to Palestine
Read MoreF.A.N.Y Women’s Transport Services Cap Badge 1933 – 1939
Do you have any women in your family tree that served in the military during WWI and WWII? If so, then the story of the women who served in the Women’s Transport Service will be of great interest as they became the parent company for women involved in espionage work in WWII.
Read MoreIsle of Wight Rifles Cap Badge
A cap badge of the Isle of Wight Rifles, that gives an insight to a fascinating account of military history
Read MoreThe Westminster Regiment WWII cap badge
A cap badge of the Westminster Regiment, part of the Canadian army who fought so bravely during WWI and WWII
Read MoreSpitfire 1936
The Spitfire fighter aircraft was first flown in 1936 and began service with the RAF in 1938. If you or your family have any connections with this magnificent and iconic aircraft then a visit to the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum will bring you into close contact with both of these fighter aircraft. The museum…
Read MoreVictoria Cross 1856
Victoria Cross 1856 founded by Queen Victoria
Read MoreRemembrance Day 1944
Remembering Remembrance Day
Read MoreLife on a war ship what was it like?
Have you wondered what it would be like for a member of your family serving in the Royal Navy on active service in a war ship? Find out on HMS Belfast…
Read MoreDouglas Bader and comrade at RAF Duxford WWII
Douglas Bader based at RAF Duxford Cambridgeshire 1939-1945 and a great blog with an insight to the life and role of the men and women that were stationed throught two wars at RAF Duxford, with lovely original photographs well worth a look.
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