This page is a toolkit of essential resources for military research, primarily focused on family history and ancestry. Here, you’ll find guidance to help you explore military records, understand service history, and trace your ancestors’ involvement in key events.
We are committed to expanding these resources, ensuring they remain accessible to all those researching their military heritage. If you need assistance in locating relevant materials, please use the enquiry form on the Contact Us page.
AMOT’s Succession Titles project traces the evolution of British Army regimental titles, helping users identify how historic units relate to today’s regiments. Developed with David Simons of DCS Heritage, the project offers clear, authoritative ‘family trees’ that simplify complex histories shaped by centuries of amalgamations and reorganisations.
New documents covering all Arms and Services will be added in monthly updates. Please use the search functions on your device to find items (E.g., Ctrl + F).
These resources are part of AMOT’s commitment to preserving Army heritage and are available to view and download below.
Click below for the 2024 poster of Regimental Cap Badges.
Family Military Research Step-by-step Guide This step-by-step guide provides a practical framework for researching family military history, combining official records, museum resources, and expert tips to help uncover service details and contextual information.
Introduction to Military Research AMOT’s former Museums and Heritage Coordinator, Dr Andrew Bamford, provides some introductory research tips. The Regimental and Corps Museums within the AMOT network hold a wealth of information about