British Army Lists 1901-1950
British Army Lists from the Boer War through World War 1 and up to WW2. Using the official War Office / H.M.S.O. Army Lists you can research the military service of Officers. They will give you details of the unit he served, with details of rank and date he was promoted to that rank. It is possible to build up a picture of his military career from the lists that cover his service. They begin with a list of the officers by rank, generals through to lieutenants, with their name, and the date they received their commission. Then officers with their regiment, starting with the Cavalry, Dragoons, Guards, Artillery and the regiments of foot etc..
British Army Lists from 1901. H.M.S.O. & War Office Lists reproduced from originals loaned by the R.U.S.I. Library.