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Family History in the wars (Second Hand)
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Family History in the Wars: How Your Ancestors Served Their Country by William Spencer is a comprehensive and accessible guide for tracing military ancestors who served between 1899 and 1953. Covering conflicts from the Boer War to the Korean War, it offers expert advice on researching service records across the Army, Navy, Air Force, nursing services, merchant seamen, and even the Home Guard.
Published by The National Archives in 2007, this 256-page paperback is packed with practical tips for uncovering medal citations, POW files, casualty lists, and gallantry awards. It also includes guidance on tracing Commonwealth and Dominion forces, the Indian Army, and even American servicemen stationed in Britain.
Ideal for genealogists and family historians, it opens up a wealth of newly available sources—making it easier than ever to uncover the wartime stories hidden in your family tree