Our archives are not only a rich source for military historians but are also of particular value when researching family history.
We do not hold service records for people who served in the Royal Artillery as these are held by the MOD and can be accessed at the GOV.UK website here. However, if you know which unit your ancestor was with (Battery, Regiment/Brigade) then we are likely to hold information on the unit’s activities, locations etc.
The following records from our archive are available online via www.findmypast.co.uk. These are for non-officer ranks only:
The following records from our archive are available online via www.ancestry.co.uk. Again, these are for non-officer ranks only:
These research guides from The National Archives are a useful resource for family history research:
If you have an enquiry relating to our Archive, wish to use our research or copying service or would like to arrange a visit please contact the Archivist via email enquiries@royalartillerymuseum.com.
Please note that due to the current situation our team is working from home and it may take longer to reply to enquiries than usual. We also have extremely limited access to the collection and archive at this time.