# Polish Military Service Records Research Source: https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/polish-military-service-records-research/ Last updated: 2026-09-26 Publisher: The Polish Genealogist (professional Polish genealogy research, polishgenealogist.co.uk) --- Commission a focused investigation into one person’s service in the Polish armed forces. We identify the strongest route through Polish, British and international collections and combine personnel, unit, casualty, prisoner-of-war, medal and resettlement evidence where relevant. > **Research service:** Polish military research packages · From £750 for one person and one research question · [Start your Polish military research](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/polish-military-service-records-research/#start-research) ### What this research can investigate Poland #### Pre-war and Polish-held records Conscription, personnel, unit, casualty, medal and veterans’ material connected with Polish military institutions. World War II #### Polish forces in exile Service under Allied command, including Polish forces connected with Britain, Anders’ Army and the 2nd Polish Corps. Across borders #### Captivity and post-war evidence Prisoner-of-war documentation, displacement, demobilisation, resettlement and records held outside Poland. ### What every package includes - Review of the names, dates, places, photographs and military papers you already hold. - Identification of the most promising Polish, British or international repositories. - Research in relevant online databases, archival catalogues and supporting collections. - Assessment of service numbers, unit clues, stamps, abbreviations and medal evidence. - Preparation or assessment of archive enquiries where appropriate. - Translation and explanation of relevant record details found during the research. - A clear English-language report, source references and digital copies where available. - Recommendations for further work if another archive or a longer investigation is justified. ### See what a report looks like These sample reports are based on genuine records from Polish archives and the Hoover Institution. The clients and research questions are illustrative, but the sources, transcriptions and translations are real. [Anders’ Army**A sergeant’s road to Anders’ Army**A 1901 birth record, pre-war Border Protection Corps service, NKVD arrest, a Soviet labour camp and the 1942 questionnaire.Open sample report (PDF)](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sample-report-anders-army.pdf?v=6) [Pre-war conscription**A cavalry conscript from Grodzisko Dolne**A 1936 conscription card checked against a Latin baptism register.Open sample report (PDF)](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sample-report-conscription-card.pdf?v=6) [Conscription and civil records**A conscript’s file, from birth to 1939**A conscription list, a Russian birth record and the 1939 death certificate.Open sample report (PDF)](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sample-report-conscription-list.pdf?v=6) ### Choose your research package Every package follows the same method and ends with an English-language report. A larger package gives us time to follow the leads that the first searches uncover. Focused search **£750**10 hours of research Best for one person and one clear question. - Review of the information and documents you already hold - The strongest archival route searched - English-language report with sources and copies where available [Choose 10 hours](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/polish-military-service-records-research/?package=10#start-research) Save £200 Deeper investigation **£1,300**20 hours of research Best when the first records point to further archives or the family story has gaps. - Everything in the 10-hour package - Time to follow new leads into additional archives - Archive enquiries prepared and followed up - Unit, medal and resettlement records followed in more depth [Choose 20 hours](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/polish-military-service-records-research/?package=20#start-research) Save £350 Extended research **£1,900**30 hours of research Best for complex cases across several countries or with conflicting evidence. - Everything in the 20-hour package - Research across several archives and countries where the evidence leads - Analysis of conflicting or incomplete records - Polish, British and international collections combined in one service timeline [Choose 30 hours](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/polish-military-service-records-research/?package=30#start-research) ### Useful starting information - The person’s full name and Polish, Anglicised or other spelling variants. - Date and place of birth, even if approximate. - Parents’ names, particularly when the surname is common. - Known service period, branch, unit, rank or service number. - Places of mobilisation, deployment, capture, hospitalisation or settlement. - Service books, photographs, medals, letters or previous archive replies. You do not need to know the unit before contacting us. A reliable birthplace and approximate date of birth may be enough to identify the first research route. ### What happens after you order 1. **Order and pay securely.** Choose your package, complete the form and pay on Stripe. You see a confirmation straight away. 2. **We confirm your research question.** We review your details and email you to confirm the question and the most promising sources before archival work begins. 3. **We follow the strongest sources.** We assess the relevant Polish, British and international collections and devote the research hours in your package to the agreed question. 4. **Receive your report.** You receive a written report in English by email, with the searches, findings, source references, copies of the records found and realistic next steps. Most cases take 3 to 6 months. **Research time, not a guaranteed file.** Each package covers the stated number of professional research hours: 10, 20 or 30. Military collections are incomplete, access rules vary and a particular personnel file may not survive. We document negative searches as well as discoveries. What you receive ### A clear written report in English - The research question and the sources we checked - Every record found, with archive and catalogue references - Digital copies or images of the records, where the archive allows - An explanation of what the records show and what remains uncertain - Searches that found nothing, so the same work is not repeated - Recommendations for the next step, if more could be found [See sample reports](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/polish-military-service-records-research/#sample-reports) **How long it takes:** most cases are completed within 3 to 6 months. A simpler case can take about 2 months, and an exceptionally complex one around 7 months, depending on the archives involved. Your report is delivered by email. Buy with confidence - **Rated by our clients** 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 31 reviews) - **More than 10 years of professional research**Polish civil, parish, military and archival records, explained in clear English. - **14 days to change your mind**If you withdraw within 14 days of your order and before research begins, you receive a full refund. See our [terms](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/). - **Secure payment on Stripe**Card details never reach this website. - **A registered business**The Polish Genealogist is the trading name of Marcin Polak Nasi Przodkowie, Szczecin, Poland. EU VAT ID PL5252912507. Begin your enquiry ### Order your research package Provide the best information you have about one person. We will review the submission and confirm the defined research question before archival work begins. #### Your contact details First Name * Last Name * Email Address * #### About the person you are researching Full Name * Include Polish, Anglicised or other spelling variants Date of Birth * Exact or approximate Place of Birth * Village, town, district or region Parents’ Names Especially useful when the surname is common Likely Period of Service Choose pre-1918, 1918–1939, World War II, post-1945, multiple periods or “not sure” Known Branch, Unit, Rank or Service Number Army, Air Force, Navy, regiment, squadron, formation or number Known Service Route, Countries or Events Mobilisation, campaigns, captivity, wounds, medals, resettlement or places mentioned in family papers Your Main Research Question * What would you most like the research to establish? Documents and Research You Already Have Service books, photographs, medals, letters, archive references or previous replies I have read and agree to the [Terms and Conditions](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/privacy-policy/). I understand that the fee purchases the selected number of professional research hours and does not guarantee that a particular record survives. This order form needs JavaScript. Please enable it to continue to secure payment, or [contact us](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/contact/) and we will send you a payment link. The fee is paid securely on Stripe at the next step. Archive charges, certified copies, extensive translation or travel are not included and will never be incurred without your prior approval. ### Frequently asked questions #### Does the package guarantee that a personnel file will be found? No. Polish military records were affected by war, border changes, institutional transfers and destruction. The package purchases expert research time and a documented search, not a guaranteed document. #### Can you research Polish forces connected with Britain? Yes. When relevant, the research can include the service-record route for Polish forces under British command, archival material in Britain and supporting Polish sources. #### Can the research include Anders’ Army, prisoners of war or resettlement? Yes, when those topics are part of the person’s service route. The most useful evidence may be distributed across separate military, captivity and post-war collections. #### Can you research service before 1939? Yes. We can assess Polish conscription, personnel, unit, casualty, medal and related records where they survive and are accessible. #### Are external archive charges included? Ordinary online research is included. Fees charged by archives, certified copies, extensive translation and travel are separate and require your approval. --- Research help: The Polish Genealogist researches Polish family history, military service and citizenship evidence in Polish, British and international archives, with reports in English. Services and prices: https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/