Prisoner of War Records

The History

As an island nation ships and sailors were operating before the Romans Invaded.

Trade went hand in hand with our development and became vital in servicing our growing Empire.

Seaman will feature in most family trees especially for those people living near the coast.

What records can you find?

The International Red Cross takes a lead for ensuring that Prisoners of War receive the appropriate care by their captors.

They maintain records and offer a free records check for people closely related to the person.

Checks for research purposes can be very expensive.

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The National Archives maintain records about British servicemen held abroad and foreign nationals held by the UK.

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The National Ex-Prisoner of War Association has a factual website with opportunities to ask questions of experts which may help find your record.

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Crimean and Boer War prisoners were often listed in the London Gazette.