About the Military Masterclass

During the two-part Military Masterclass, military historian, writer and author Graham Bandy will explain how to trace an ancestors’ military career, whether officer or other ranks.
•    All three branches of the Armed Forces (British Army, Royal Navy and, since the early 20th century, the Royal Air Force) will be touched on;
•    Examples of the key personnel records and unit records and historical sources will be provided, with advice on how to decode and decipher original military records;
•    Demonstrations of how to identify old photos, uniforms, badges and medal will be given;
•    Warnings of notable common mistakes will be advised, to enable you to make more accurate research deductions.
 

Who is this Military Masterclass for?

The Military Masterclass is aimed at people wishing to learn about the historic records which can help to trace those who served in the British Armed Forces over a two century period, 1760-1960
The guidance given will equip people both with practical tips to employ when conducting military research, and also provide many useful points for further reading and research.
 

VEDay 80th anniversary commemorative event

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day (8th May), part 2 of the Masterclass (7th May) will provide concentrated material on Second World War ancestors and the lead up to VE Day and VE Day itself.
 
The Military Masterclass with Graham Bandy aims to be a thoroughly enjoyable and informative class, taking place on two evenings, 7-9pm 30th April and 7th May.

How to attend the Military Masterclass:

The Military Masterclass will take place on Zoom on Wednesday 30 April and Wednesday 7 May, 7-9pm UK time with Graham Bandy, hosted by Family Tree.
The online learning sessions will last up to 2 hours: with a presentation, followed by time for questions.