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Researching WW1 soldiers
Hi
It's come to my attention that some of my ancestors fought in the Great War. Where would be a good place to start researching them? Colin
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You can look up their service records on www.ancestry.co.uk however, it is not a free to view site. Its worth bearing in mind too that not all the ww1 records survived bomb damage in ww2.
Phil
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Strange thread this one, with no other replies. Its not 'is it genuine?' or 'what is it?' Its not even badge related, so surely that's a bonus as this is a badge forum.
Somebody needs to come up with a forum list of 'allowed' topics and questions. Ones that are not below everybody to answer. Ones that are not too boring. Surely there is more than just Ancestry.co.uk? Some people can't afford all the expensive books, the society memberships etc. Why have a forum anyway if all the answers are in books etc??? I don't think they are, but thats just my opinion.
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Certainly for me, researching a soldier is not beneath me, it is what I primarily do as a hobby. Badge collecting is secondary to my medals collecting. Now to the original question posted, yes Ancestry would be a good place to start, however I think I we knew who you looking for and what nationality or country they served with might get a better reply.
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Phil,
KEEP CALM! and take it easy. Eddie Last edited by ebro; 18-08-13 at 04:42 PM. |
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I find I can offer the forum very little myself, past experiences have made me doubt my knowledge too much, I also find that it can offer me less and less as time goes on. My comments above are not intended to attack any particular individual. If I cause offence, so be it. I think I will be leaving soon anyway. Phil
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Phil,
As one of the more helpful members I think you add a lot to the forum. Over the last few years you and many others have learned a lot through your posts and the replies they received. I think both the forum and yourself have more to gain from you staying than leaving. So KEEP CALM! and take it easy. Eddie |
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As Phil says, Ancestry is your best bet and if the records survive they will be there. There is a fee to join, but if you are going to do a lot of research it is worth it.
Good luck with your search. Stick with it, it is well worth the effort. Just to add, it can be very frustrating when you make a post and it is ignored. Even worse when you make a post asking advice and it is ignored, yet the next day someone else poses the same question on his badge and everyone is all over it. It might explain why so few members get involved. Andy |
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