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Updated Feb 2026

NOF 12

The following, including links, are directly from the UK Government web site

• Overview
• You can apply for either:
• your own service records if you are, or have been, a member of the armed forces
• the records of someone whoﾒs deceased if you’re eligible, for example you’re their immediate next of kin or you’re researching them
• How long does it take?
• It can take several months for your application to be processed.
• Your application will be prioritised if it’s urgent.
• Other ways to find service records
• You can also search:
• the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website
• the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour
• the National Archives for service records from 1913 to 1920 or service records before 1913