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Tracing Your Family History

Prisoners of War

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IWM Closed. Following recent government announcements, All IWM sites are currently closed to the public. For more information, please see our FAQs.  

We do not hold personal service records or official Prisoner of War documentation, however, our expert staff have put together this useful information to help you start your research into your family history.

  • Where to find Prisoner of War Records
  • Useful published lists and reading material
  • Useful links

We also recommend you look at our pages for the individual's branch of service - Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy or Merchant Navy.

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