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Highlights from our extensive military archive

World War I Draft Registration Cardskeyboard_arrow_down

In the US between 1917 and 1918, nearly 98% of adult men under the age of 46 registered for the draft. These cards can include country of birth, home and work addresses, and even next of kin details. Search World War I Draft Registration Cards.

United States Army Enlistments 1798-1914keyboard_arrow_down

Physical descriptions, occupations, and rich details about the military lives of soldiers, such as who enlisted them and their reason for discharge, can be found here. Search United States Army Enlistments 1798-1914.

World War II Army Enlistment Recordskeyboard_arrow_down

This comprehensive collection features records of over 8.7 million men and women who served in the US Army between 1938 and 1946. Search World War II Army Enlistment Records.

British Army Service Recordskeyboard_arrow_down

From initial medical reports to discharge documents, this historic archive can be used to paint a detailed picture of your ancestor’s British military service. Search British Army Service Records.

Historical Newspaperskeyboard_arrow_down

Read about your ancestor’s service and even get the chance to see them in uniform. Search Historical Newspapers.

Prisoners of War 1715-1945keyboard_arrow_down

An incredible resource of millions of British and Irish prisoners of war, covering members of the military, diplomats, civilians, missionaries, and merchant seaman. Search Prisoners of War 1715-1945.

Napoleonic War Records 1775-1817keyboard_arrow_down

Go beyond 20th-century warfare with some of the best-preserved military service records available online, detailing the men who signed up from England and Wales. Search Napoleonic War Records 1775-1817.

British Army Lists 1839-1946keyboard_arrow_down

A census-like document that tells you the rank and regiment of your ancestor, along with where they were stationed at the time. Search British Army Lists 1839-1946.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Debt of Honourkeyboard_arrow_down

This important collection lists the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two World Wars. Search Commonwealth War Graves Commission Debt of Honour.

World War 2 Allies Collectionkeyboard_arrow_down

Handpicked by our in-house military experts, explore a vast one-stop-shop of Allied Forces' records from World War 2. Search World War 2 Allies Collection.