How do I find my British Army records?
How do I find my British Army records?
Other ways to find service records
- the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.
- the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour.
- the National Archives for service records from 1913 to 1920 or service records before 1913.
What is the Silver War Badge roll?
The Silver War Badge Roll, generally gives the date of enlistment, and why the discharge was granted. The Silver War Badge Roll is held at The National Archives, and available online via Ancestry and Findmypast.
Are war medals silver?
Two versions of the medal were produced. About 6.5 million were struck in silver and 110,000 in bronze, the latter awarded to, among others, the Chinese, Maltese and Indian Labour Corps….
| British War Medal | |
|---|---|
| Established | 26 July 1919 |
| Total | 6,500,000 silver 110,000 bronze |
| Ribbon bar | |
| Precedence |
How do you get a silver Blue Peter badge?
Silver badges are awarded to Blue badge holders who go on to make an extra effort. For example, if you won a Blue badge for an interesting letter or email, you could win a Silver badge by sending us something different such as a make, picture or a poem.
How many cap badges does the British Army have?
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What was kings crown badge used for in WW2?
Kings Crown, WW2 version badge. Dealing with the supply and maintenance of weaponry, munitions and military equipment until 1965, when it took over most other supply functions from the RASC. The Royal Army Pay Corps (RAPC) was a former corps of the British Army responsible for administering financial matters.
What was the name of the British regiment in WW1?
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When did the British Army start wearing beret badges?
Some British Army regiments have regimental beret badges, which tend to be smaller than the badges worn on the peaked (visor) cap. Beret badges first appeared in the late 1940s, so King’s Crown beret badges can be rare because the last King of England died in 1952.