The Army Museums Ogilby Trust (AMOT) is delighted to share a significant new research resource that will prove invaluable to military museums, researchers, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of the British Army.

After an extensive programme of work, Dave Simmons has completed the Regimental Succession of Titles project, creating a comprehensive guide that helps users trace the lineage and evolution of British Army regiments through their various title changes over time.

Understanding regimental history can often be a complex task.  Over the centuries, regiments have been amalgamated, renamed, restructured, and redesignated, making it difficult for researchers to follow a unit’s story from its origins through to the present day.  Dave’s carefully researched work brings clarity to this often complicated subject, providing a clear pathway for tracing regimental succession and understanding how today’s regiments connect to their historical predecessors.

What makes this resource particularly valuable is that it goes beyond simply recording title changes. The document also identifies the current regimental museums associated with each lineage, creating a direct link between historical research and the organisations that preserve and interpret these important collections today.  This makes it easier for family historians, academics, museum professionals, and members of the public to locate relevant archives, collections, and further sources of information.

The completed resource stands as an excellent example of AMOT’s commitment to supporting research, improving access to military heritage, and strengthening connections between museums and the communities they serve. It will undoubtedly become a useful reference tool for those seeking to better understand military service records, regimental histories, and family connections to the British Army.

AMOT extends its sincere thanks to Dave Simmons for his dedication and expertise in bringing this important project to completion.  His work has created a lasting resource that will benefit the military heritage sector and research community for years to come.

The ‘Regimental Succession of Titles’ resource is now available through AMOT’s Military Research section:

Whether you are researching a regiment, exploring your family’s military history, or supporting visitors with enquiries in a museum setting, this resource provides an invaluable starting point for tracing the story of Britain’s regiments across generations.