Researching a soldier
This section of the Long, Long Trail will be helpful for anyone wishing to research a man or woman who served with the British Army of the First World War.
Almost 100 years on, for many of us the memory of Grandad's military service in the war is just a photograph, perhaps a medal, maybe a mention that he was at a particular place. So what exactly did Grandad do in the war? This section is packed with tips on how to go about finding out, based on my accumulated personal experience of researching almost 4000 men.
How To's
These articles provide you with a research method:
A soldier's life
Giving you some basic understanding of a soldier's career - helpful in interpreting your man's records:
Frequently asked
Research questions that regularly pop up:
Insights
Detailed articles that help you interpret a man's service:
Stuck? More sources of help
The Long, Long Trail has a lot of information but can't cover evereything. You may find you need more help, from others who have been through this already or from subject matter experts:
