The records were created by the War Office and held by the National Archives in Kew; this 228,736-record database documents British military personnel who served in various specialized corps during the 20th century. The collection includes service records from units such as the Army Air Corps, Royal Army Pay Corps, Intelligence Corps, and Royal Army Physical Training Corps.
Each service member’s packet potentially contains multiple documents, including attestation forms, statements of service, B102 Tracer cards, and B103 Service and casualty forms. You can find basic biographical information, such as birth and marriage dates, and specific military particulars, such as service numbers, regiments, and postings. Some sensitive documents have been omitted for privacy reasons.
239 of the records are for people born in Canada; most enlisted during the early years of WW2. In contrast to those who served with Canadian forces, these records are open without any restriction on access so that we can appreciate their service.