Both 1920 onwards
The records of Officers and Other ranks from 1920 onwards, including those still serving, are held at the Army Personnel Centre, (APC) in Glasgow. Access to these records may be requested through the Veterans Section of the Army Website www.army.mod.uk . By clicking on “Service Records”, the 4th bullet point under Veterans, it is possible to download a Special Access Request (SAR) Form. There are strict requirements about Proof of Identity required for access and these should be read carefully before completing the SAR. When completed it should be sent by post to the address shown on the form. There is a helpline number for APC Glasgow 0845 600 9663 from which additional advice can be obtained.
Household Cavalry and Brigade of Guards
The Household Cavalry and regiments of Foot Guards have traditionally retained their own records. British Army Records from the early nineteenth century to the present date are held by the appropriate regimental Headquarters. However, copies and additional information are held by the Household Cavalry Museum and the Guards Museum and these should be the initial point of contact.
Indian Army
Records of the officers and other ranks of the Honourable East India Company's (HEIC) armies and of the Indian Army, 1861-1947 are to be found in the India Office Library and Records collection of the British Library (Oriental + Indian Office Records).
Other Sources
Imperial War Museum (IWM). The IWM contains no personal service records or official documentation. However, there is an unparalleled reference library of some 125,000 books and pamphlets and 15,000 volumes of periodicals.
National Army Museum (NAM). The NAM contains an impressive library with excellent runs of the Army List and London Gazette. In addition NAM holds records for the period 1901-1960 relating to soldiers' estates. These are of particular value as they frequently contain details of next-of-kin.
Ministry of Defence Medal Office. The Ministry of Defence Medal office controls the issue and replacement of medals. Before claiming unclaimed WW2 medals you will require a record of service from the Army Personnel Centre. To replace issued medals you will be required to furnish proof of loss (police report or insurance claim etc.). The full cost of any replacement medals may be payable. It is possible for members of the public and non-serving personnel to download a Medal Application Form from the Army website www.army.mod.uk by clicking on “Medals/Badges”, the 2nd bullet under the Veterans heading. Additional advice may be obtained from the Medal Office on 0800 085 3600 or by email from JPAC@afpaa.mod.uk
Armed Forces Memorial – Roll of Honour. On Friday 12 October 2007, HM The Queen unveiled the Armed Forces Memorial at National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire. The memorial contains the names of 16,000 servicemen and women killed on duty or as a result of terrorist action since WW2. The Roll of Honour currently provides information up to 31 December 2006. Access to the Roll of Honour and a facility to print a certificate is available at www.forcesmemorial.org.uk
The Scottish Horse
The regimental records and photographic archive of The Scottish Horse are held by The Chapter House Museum in Dunkeld Cathedral. They include significant material relating to the Regiment's involvement in The Boer War and The Great War with particular reference to Gallipoli.