Have you ever wondered where your ancestors served, how their military career unfolded, or what became of them during wartime? Delve into this unique collection of War Office Lists from 1866 to 1921 and uncover a family hero or trace a lost story. These searchable records offer a gateway to the past—an opportunity to walk in their footsteps and honour their service. Over five decades, the lists reveal officers' ranks, regiments, promotions, and sometimes even their fate.
Have you ever wondered where your ancestors served, how their military career unfolded, or what became of them during wartime? Delve into this unique collection of War Office Lists from 1866 to 1921 and uncover a family hero or trace a lost story. These searchable records offer a gateway to the past—an opportunity to walk in their footsteps and honour their service. Over five decades, the lists reveal officers' ranks, regiments, promotions, and sometimes even their fate.
Explore this collection of war office lists from 1866 to 1921 and uncover more about your ancestor’s military career. The details you can reveal will vary depending on the sections you explore. The War Office Lists was an administrative directory compiled by the War Office Council. Amongst the pages you will find:
Did you ever want to learn more about the regiment that your ancestors served with or understand the details about the army governance? The War Office Lists can reveal much more about your ancestor’s military career. It provides incredible context for each year that your ancestor was serving.
The War Office Lists were official publications issued by the British War Office, primarily from the 19th century to the mid-20th century. They contained details about officers serving in the British Army, including regular forces, reserve forces, and sometimes colonial and Indian forces. These lists were an essential reference for military personnel records and administration.
The volumes of War Office Lists were digitised in partnership with the London Library. A volume for every year was not available, but we have digitised the following editions: