Thread: Help finding Military Records

tanjat67 · 11-08-2007, 11:03 AM

I was wondering where do I go to find on the internet information on Military records. My nana's side of the family were big army people and I would like to find some information on them. Their last names are Godden / Bloodworth and they are from the UK.

Starlight · 11-08-2007, 11:32 PM

Hi tanjat67,

Do you mean prior to World war 2 ? World war two records are still held by the ministry of Defence.

tanjat67 · 25-10-2007, 04:46 AM

yes I do mean prior to world war 2

Tanja / tanjat67

Jimbo · 25-10-2007, 08:19 AM

Hi Tanja. Wherever you look they will request the indiviuals service details. Such as Number (army/regiment) Regiment they served in, Rank, Theatre of opperations,eg, Europe, India, etc. Any medals,

Although National Archives is full of information, my brain finds it difficult to negotiate. You can start there with the medals list.

If you know what regiment they served in; you can try it's millitary museum. I have found them very helpful.

Good hunting. ..... Jimbo.

tanjat67 · 26-10-2007, 09:48 AM

Hi Jimbo

Thanks for the information

Tanja

jakegodden · 21-05-2008, 03:20 PM

hey tanja i dont know if this is any help

BLOOD Frederick Lieut 1827 Aug1812

i found it just recently

jakegodden · 21-05-2008, 03:22 PM

i also found these:
GODDEN George Henry Lieut 1827 17Jul1795 12May1810
GODDEN Joseph Shaw Lieut 1815 circa 1791 24Nov1803

gillian · 21-05-2008, 04:46 PM

Hi both (tanja & jake)
There is some info now on Ancestry re an Alfred Godden b around 1856 Camberwell Surrey - is he one of yours do you think? Have either of you access to Ancestry - if not I will send you the record
Gillian

gillian · 21-05-2008, 04:51 PM

Also a Charles Bloodworth born c1899 - 7 Park St - Caterham Surrey
Gillian

tanjat67 · 21-05-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gillian

Hi both (tanja & jake)
There is some info now on Ancestry re an Alfred Godden b around 1856 Camberwell Surrey - is he one of yours do you think? Have either of you access to Ancestry - if not I will send you the record
Gillian

Hi Gillian

I have access to Ancestry as I am a member and I have got some of my family tree on it. Could you please tell me more about the information on Alfred Godden and the tree owner ,

I also have a website with my family tree on it if it help anyone should I put the link up on here.

Thanks

Tanja

11-08-2007, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
tanjat67 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elizabeth North, South Australia Posts: 167 Total Awards: 2	Help finding Military Records I was wondering where do I go to find on the internet information on Military records. My nana's side of the family were big army people and I would like to find some information on them. Their last names are Godden / Bloodworth and they are from the UK.

11-08-2007, 11:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Starlight Ancestry Aid Manager Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Essex Posts: 14,923 Total Awards: 6	Re: Help finding Military Records Hi tanjat67, Do you mean prior to World war 2 ? World war two records are still held by the ministry of Defence.
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25-10-2007, 04:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
tanjat67 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elizabeth North, South Australia Posts: 167 Total Awards: 2	Re: Help finding Military Records yes I do mean prior to world war 2 Tanja / tanjat67
	Tanja Surnames I am trying to research are Skilton (Surrey, England), Thomas (Llanelly in Wales), Turner (UK), Godden (Surrey, England), Couture (Canada), Bloodworth (Surrey, England)

25-10-2007, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jimbo Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mandurah Western OZ Posts: 108	Re: Help finding Military Records Hi Tanja. Wherever you look they will request the indiviuals service details. Such as Number (army/regiment) Regiment they served in, Rank, Theatre of opperations,eg, Europe, India, etc. Any medals, Although National Archives is full of information, my brain finds it difficult to negotiate. You can start there with the medals list. If you know what regiment they served in; you can try it's millitary museum. I have found them very helpful. Good hunting. ..... Jimbo.

26-10-2007, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
tanjat67 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elizabeth North, South Australia Posts: 167 Total Awards: 2	Re: Help finding Military Records Hi Jimbo Thanks for the information Tanja
	Tanja Surnames I am trying to research are Skilton (Surrey, England), Thomas (Llanelly in Wales), Turner (UK), Godden (Surrey, England), Couture (Canada), Bloodworth (Surrey, England)

21-05-2008, 03:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
jakegodden New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Help finding Military Records hey tanja i dont know if this is any help BLOOD Frederick Lieut 1827 Aug1812 i found it just recently
jakegodden New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6

21-05-2008, 03:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
jakegodden New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Help finding Military Records i also found these: GODDEN George Henry Lieut 1827 17Jul1795 12May1810 GODDEN Joseph Shaw Lieut 1815 circa 1791 24Nov1803
jakegodden New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6

21-05-2008, 04:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
gillian Ancestry Aid Staff Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,318 Total Awards: 4	Re: Help finding Military Records Hi both (tanja & jake) There is some info now on Ancestry re an Alfred Godden b around 1856 Camberwell Surrey - is he one of yours do you think? Have either of you access to Ancestry - if not I will send you the record Gillian

21-05-2008, 04:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
gillian Ancestry Aid Staff Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,318 Total Awards: 4	Re: Help finding Military Records Also a Charles Bloodworth born c1899 - 7 Park St - Caterham Surrey Gillian