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A soldier writing home while leaning against a ruined wall, Liévin, c1917

A Soldier's Life

In Their Own Words: Stories from the Archive

The National Army Museum's Archive and Library are full of personal stories. Captured in letters, diaries, memoirs and oral histories, these narratives provide valuable insights into the experiences of soldiers and the history of the Army.

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Other ranks cap badge, Corps of Military Police, c1930

Corps of Royal Military Police

This unit was responsible for enforcing the law and maintaining discipline within the British Army. In 1992, it became part of the Provost Branch in the newly formed Adjutant General’s Corps.

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The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons)

This Scottish infantry regiment was formed in 1994. It continued in British Army service until 2006, when it was merged into The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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Army Legal Corps

This unit was responsible for providing legal support at all levels of the British Army. In 1992, it became a branch of the newly formed Adjutant General’s Corps.

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The Royal Scots

This Scottish infantry regiment was raised in 1633, making it the oldest in British Army history. After 373 years' distinguished service, it was amalgamated into The Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006.

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Bonnet badge, Royal Regiment of Scotland, c2019

The Royal Regiment of Scotland

This regiment was formed in 2006. It is the senior line infantry regiment, and only remaining Scottish line infantry regiment, of the British Army.

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The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own)

This armoured cavalry unit was formed in 2015. As well as performing combat missions, it undertakes reconnaissance duties.

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Cap badge, 7th Duke of of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles, c1990

7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles

Originally raised in 1902 as part of the Indian Army, this infantry regiment transferred to the British Army in 1948. After several decades of distinguished service, it was amalgamated into the Royal Gurkha Rifles in 1994.

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The Royal Gurkha Rifles

This infantry unit was formed in 1994 by amalgamating four existing Gurkha regiments. Since then, it has served on several deployments, including the recent conflict in Afghanistan.

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The Light Dragoons

This British Army light cavalry regiment was formed in 1992. It has since served in several conflicts, including the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Other ranks' cap badge, The Yorkshire Regiment, c2019

The Royal Yorkshire Regiment

Formed in 2006, this British Army infantry regiment has since served in several conflicts, including the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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The Rifles

This British Army light infantry regiment was formed in 2007. It has since served in several conflicts, including the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Cap badge, other ranks, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, c1970

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

This infantry regiment was formed in 1968. Since then, it has served during British Army campaigns around the globe. Today, it performs an armoured infantry role.

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