Written by a military specialist at The National Archives, this third, expanded edition of the popular guide contains information on the records relating to service in British and Indian armies between 1914 and 1918. It covers officers, other ranks, and nurses, explaining in detail what you can find from their records. It also explores documents held at The National Archives and elsewhere on battles, medals, casualties, prisoners of war, and the Dominion forces. The remarkable records of the Great War and the people they concern are brought to life through case studies, examples and illustration, and provide an invaluable aid to research.

William Spencer is the military records specialist at The National Archives. He is the author of the bestselling "Army Service Records of the First World War" and "Air Force Records for Family Historians".