You may need to get hold of personal information held by the forces for many reasons, including:
If you are a former serviceman or woman wanting your own service records, you must make a 'subject access request' (SAR).
You must make a SAR in writing and you must include some proof of your identity, such as a copy of your passport or a recent utilities bill. You must also include enough information to help locate the records you want, such as your:
If you were in the army, you must also include details of your regiment or corps.
Service records are stored in various places around the country. To find the address you should write to for your records, contact the Veterans Agency (see 'Further help' below for details).
You should receive a reply to your letter within 40 days.
How can I find information about a serviceman or woman who has died?