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Military service search forms
Use one of these search forms if you’re requesting records for someone who’s deceased.
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Download and complete the relevant search form depending on the military service.
Once you have completed this search form and the military service request form, send both forms to the address on the search form.
Make sure you include any supporting documents (for example a death certificate).
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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 search form has been removed, as these records are now held by the National Archives.
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Updated search forms for 'Royal Navy or Royal Marines', 'British Army' and 'Royal Air Force' and 'Home Guard'.
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First published.