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Resources for researchers

Got a question about the history of the British Red Cross? Find out who to contact and what kinds of resources will help your search. If you don't find the resources you're looking for here, email us at enquiry@redcross.org.uk and we'll see how we can help you.

 

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Resources on Red Cross auxiliary hospitals

Researching the history of our war-time hospitals? Find out what information we hold and where else you can look for help.

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Questions about our medal and badge collection

We get a lot of queries about British Red Cross medals and badges. These are some of the most common.

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Records of prisoners of war

We don't hold records of prisoners of war from the world wars. Learn how to access this information from the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Red Cross volunteer nurses

War-time volunteers and personnel records

Searching for information about a relative who served as a British Red Cross volunteer in the First or Second World War? We may be able to help.

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