A guide for family and historians, archivists, librarians and medal collectors. It explains the range of records and secondary sources which can be used to trace genealogical and career information in relation to men and women who have served in the Royal Navy and the naval reserve and auxillary forces formed to assist it from 1660 to modern times. The guide aims to help researchers identify key and overlooked sources vital to tracing naval ancestors. It includes sections on recently released Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Naval Air Service, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Royal Naval Division, Queen Alexandra's Naval Nursing Services, and Women's Royal Naval Service First World War service records.
- ISBN10 1903365376
- ISBN13 9781903365373
- Publish Date 31 January 2003
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 29 October 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint PRO Publications
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English