Its Your History

Of great use to historians and genealogists alike, the National Roll of The Great War,1914-1918,Portsmouth lists Portsmouth residents and their roll in The First World War. Over seven thousand residents are listed, with a brief history of their service and their contribution to the war, along with their address. As well as people serving in the Armed Forces, Special War Workers are also listed such as people employed in the Dockyard. The image shows some typical examples of entries, (Green, E.C, Sergt., 2nd Somerset Light Infantry. Green, H., Special War Worker. Green, J.,Stoker,R.N. Green. J., L/Corporal, 17th Hampshire Regiment. Green. J., Engine Room Artificer, R.N.) Please. click here for further information.