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Kylie

Kylie Report 3 Sep 2015 15:17

Hi, can anyone suggest where I can obtain military records from in the UK.
I live in Australia, is there an online website etc.
Cheers Kylie

Researching:
Pitt Parkins Robertson - Isle of Skye McKinnon

greyghost

greyghost Report 3 Sep 2015 15:41

What is it that you are looking for - and in what sort of time period, as that will very much affect what may be available from where.

Kylie

Kylie Report 4 Sep 2015 08:27

Where they served, next of kin, age on enlistment etc between 1880-1930 there abouts. I know one of my ancestors served in 2/5 Lanashire Regiment but I know little information about him unfortunately.

Researching:
Pitt Parkins Robertson - Isle of Skye McKinnon

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 4 Sep 2015 09:01

Hello Kylie, if you want to give a name and when/where born then we might be able to find some info to start you off.

Must point out that around 70% of WW1 records were destroyed during WW2 and records post WW1 aren't readily accessible - but we can still give you some pointers.

Different sites have different records available hence greyghost's question. (Speaking of sites - avoid Forces War Records at all costs, the information is unreliable and unproven, also a rip-off).