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New Release of Military Records Celebrating Our Armed Forces

Search over half a million names

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, TheGenealogist is proud to announce the release of a collection of military records spanning over half a million names. This collection provides invaluable insights into the service and sacrifices of members of the British Armed Forces and colonial forces throughout history.

 

Active Service Section 3rd VB The Black Watch 24th Jan 1900 from The Muster-Roll of Angus, South African War, 1899-1902

 

"This collection offers a glimpse into the service and sacrifices of our military and naval personnel throughout history," said Mark Bayley of TheGenealogist. "As we approach Remembrance Sunday, we are honoured to provide researchers and historians access to these invaluable resources, which contain the names of over half a million individuals who served their countries with courage and distinction."

The newly released records include:

Naval and Military Despatches Vol. IV-VI (1915 - 1916); The British Roll of Honour 1837-1887; Return of The Names of The Officers in The Army 1811-1816; Surrey Musters, Part I-III 1544-1684; The Army List for 1881; The Army List for September 1933; The East-India Register and Directory, 1811; The East-India Register and Army List, 1842; The Last Post, Roll of Officers (Naval, Military or Colonial) who fell in South Africa 1899-1902 (also includes War Correspondents and Nurses who lost their lives); The Muster-Roll of Angus, South African War, 1899-1902 (with 700 portraits); A List of the Flag Officers and Other Commissioned Officers of His Majesty's Fleet, 1826; List of Officers of the Navy of the United States and of the Marine Corps, 1775-1900; Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign 1562-1643; Navy - Pensions, Compensations, and Allowances; The Royal Navy List for 1901; The Navy List for 1902; The Navy List for April 1915; The Navy List for April 1932; The Navy List for July 1915; The Navy List for January 1929; Arbroath & District Roll of Honour 1939-1945

The release of these records coincides with Remembrance Sunday, a solemn occasion when we pay tribute to members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. TheGenealogist's comprehensive military records collection allows individuals to delve into their family histories and honour the legacy of their ancestors who served.

One of the many interesting characters in these new records is Norman Douglas Holbrook, a remarkable submariner with extraordinary courage, skill, and determination - read his story here: https://thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/how-a-wwi-submarine-raid-birthed-a-hero-and-a-town-half-a-world-away-7864/

Start your genealogical journey today with TheGenealogist. To celebrate this release, for a limited time you can claim a Diamond Subscription for the price of a Gold subscription at just £98.95 along with a FREE online magazine - a saving of over £64. You can claim this offer here: https://thegenealogist.co.uk/MGBMIL1124

This offer expires 14th February 2025.

 

 

 

 


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TheGenealogist Releases Parish Records for Kent

Discover over 2.5 million individuals in this new release

Leading UK genealogy research website TheGenealogist has just launched a new, comprehensive collection of parish records for North West Kent. This monumental release includes over 2.5 million individuals, encompassing:

Baptisms: 1538-1916

Marriages: 1538-1939

Burials: 1538-2000

The detailed transcripts include direct links to original images of the parish records, providing an invaluable resource for those looking to trace their ancestry or delve deeper into their family's history in Kent.

“We are pleased to announce this large release of new parish records broadening our coverage for Kent,” said Mark Bayley, Head of Online Development at TheGenealogist. “This release represents a significant addition to our growing Parish Record collection. Keep on eye on our news page as we’ll be adding further areas in the coming weeks!”

Parish records are an essential resource for anyone investigating their family history, offering insights into personal connections and local community histories. TheGenealogist is dedicated to providing high-quality resources and easy-to-use search tools that allow users to navigate their family’s past with ease.

Found in these records is Henry Tracey Coxwell a Victorian Aeronaut Extraordinaire, read his story here: https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/the-victorian-balloonist-who-defied-death-at-29000-feet-7850/

Explore the parish records and start your genealogical journey today with TheGenealogist. To celebrate this release, for a limited time you can claim a Diamond Subscription for just £99.45, a saving of £40. You can claim this offer here: 

 

https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/MGBKPR1024

 

The offer expires 31st January 2025.

 

Parishes covered in this release are: 

 

 

Ash, SS Peter & Paul

Ash next Ridley, SS Peter & Paul

Borstal, St Matthew

Bredhurst, St Peter

Burham, St Mary the Virgin

Chalk, St Mary the Virgin

Chatham, St Mary

Cliffe at Hoo, St Helen

Cobham, St Mary Magdalene

Cooling, St James

Crockenhill, All Souls

Cuxton, St Michael & All Angels

Darenth, St Margaret of Antioch

Dartford, Holy Trinity

Fawkham, St Mary the Virgin

Frindsbury, All Saints

Galley Hill, All Saints

Gillingham, St Barnabas

Gillingham, St Mary Magdalene

Gravesend, St George

Greenhithe, St Mary the Virgin

Halling, St John the Baptist

Hartley, All Saints

High Halstow, St Margaret

Higham with Merston, St Mary

Hoo All Hallows, All Saints

Hoo, St Mary

Hoo, St Werburgh

Horton Kirby, St Mary

Ifield, St Margaret

Isle of Grain, St James

Lidsing, St Mary Magdalene

Longfield, St Mary Magdalene

Lower Birling, Christ Church

Luddesdown, SS Peter & Paul

Luton, Christ Church

Meopham, St John the Baptist

Milton, SS Peter & Paul

Milton next Gravesend, SS Peter & Paul

Northfleet, St Botolph

Nurstead, St Mildred

Old Brompton, Holy Trinity

Perry Street, All Saints

Rainham, St Margaret of Antioch

Ridley, SS Peter & Paul

Rochester, St Margaret

Rochester, St Nicholas

Rosherville, St Mark

Shorne, SS Peter & Paul

Snodland, All Saints

Southfleet, St Nicholas of Myra

Stoke, SS Peter & Paul

Stone, St Mary the Virgin

Stone next Dartford, St Mary the Virgin

Strood, St Nicholas

Sutton at Hone, St John the Baptist

Swanley, St Paul

Swanscombe, SS Peter & Paul

Upnor, SS Philip & James

Wilmington, St Michael & All Angels

Wouldham, All Saints

 

 

 

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