Regimental Research
Although we have a good reference library for Cavalry Regiments we deal primarily with soldiers who have served in the 1st King's Dragoon Guards, Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards) and 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards. We can however supply limited information on other cavalry regiments. In the event of not being able to answer your query we can point you in the direction where answers can be found. We recommend to start your search you visit The Army Ogilby Trust at this address http://www.armymuseums.co.uk/trust.htm
For researching soldiers who served in World War One and earlier we recommend that you read:
PRO Guide No 2 by Simon Fowler 'Army Records for the Family Historian.
PRO Guide No 19 by Simon Fowler, William Spencer and Stuart Tamblin. 'Army Service Records of the First World War'
These books are available from the Public Records Office, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DU
Web Site: http://www.pro.gov.uk/
Bookshop: bookshop@pro.gov.uk
For soldiers killed during World Wars One and Two, grave or memorial details are available on the Internet from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at:
Ways that we can help with your research
1. Pre arrange a visit to Maindy Barracks
If you would prefer to undertake research in person you can arrange to view our archives at Maindy Barracks. Visits must be pre-arranged and we require atleast 48 hours notice. All archives will be made available during your visit.
To pre-arrange a personal visit
You may contact the Museum Curator via email at: curator@qdg.org.uk
Alternatively, please telephone: 029 20781 271
2. Let us undertake the research on your behalf
If you would prefer for the Museum Curator to undertake research on your behalf please provide us with as much information as possible about the soldier concerned. There is a small charge of £20 for this service (please see below).
The minimum information we require to undertake research on your behalf is:
Name:
Rank:
Regimental No:
Regiment served in.
Approximate Date of Service.
How to Pay
Pay Online
For searches performed on soldiers based within our Military Genealogy section you can online.
Postal Applications
For all other forms of research a Postal Application form is provided at the foot of this page.
Additional Costs
Laser copies of photographs will cost £3.50 per photograph.
For excessive use of the photocopier there is a charge of £5.00.
For the use of outside researchers there is an additional fee of £20.00.
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