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Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
You can apply for either: your own records of service if you are, or have…
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Information on requesting records of deceased service personnel.
How to apply for access to personal data held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
If you are, or have been, a member of the armed forces you can request a copy of your service records.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently in the process of transferring circa 9.3 million Service records to The National Archives.
Records held in the Atomic Weapons Establishment Merlin database which contain the words ‘blood’ and/or ‘urine’.
Information and forms for requesting Home Guard Service records.
Information and forms to request personal data held by the MOD for current or former civilian staff or members of the armed forces.
Use one of these search forms if you’re requesting records for someone who’s deceased.
Information and forms for requesting information held on the Royal Air Force Casualty Files.
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