Guidance
Military service request forms
Use one of these forms if you’re requesting service records for someone who’s deceased.
Documents
Details
Download and complete the relevant request form to apply for service records for deceased service personnel.
You also need to complete a military service search form.
These forms are supplied in 2 formats (PDF and ODT) for completing digitally or by hand. You can request an alternative accessible format above.
Related links
Get a copy of military service records (deceased personnel)
Apply for your own military records
Updates to this page
Published 9 September 2021
Last updated 6 March 2025
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The Home Guard application form has been removed, as these records are now held by the National Archives.
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Added 'Record of Service Application part 1: all enquirers' and updated 'Home guard form (Home Guards only)'.
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First published.