FREE access to wartime records is being made available online this weekend, to mark Remembrance Day.
From today until November 11, anyone can delve into the billions of records and historical newspapers on the Findmypast website, including the exclusive 1921 Census for the first time.
With millions of military records available – from WWI service records to medical records, enrolment forms, and rolls of honour – it’s a chance to trace the details of your ancestors’ wartime service across the globe.
Also included is the WRENs files, Red Cross volunteer lists, rolls of honour, and service records, as well a newspapers digitised in partnership with the British Library.
Sarah Bush, from Findmypast, said: “Remembrance Day provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on our ancestors’ sacrifices, but research shows many stories remain untold. We’re encouraging people to honour their ancestors by uncovering their wartime stories. Every family’s wartime experience is unique, so we’re making our vast and varied collection of records, newspapers and tools on Findmypast free to ensure that no story is left behind.”
