Researching Soldiers Records

The Museum has a large archive of documents and photographs relating to the history of the Regiment and enquiries on any aspect of the Regiment's history are always welcome. Enquiries can be made in writing to Cumbria’s Military Museum, Border Regiment & King’s Own Royal Border Regiment, Queen Mary’s Tower, The Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8UR, by E-Mail to korbrmusuem.com  (PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS), electronically via the website click here: Online Enquiry Form  or  by telephone 01228 532774, or fax (01228 521275). Personal visits are also welcome, but preferably by appointment.

The Museum answers hundreds of enquiries annually. It one of the most important roles of the Museum, but it places heavy demands on time and resources. The Museum receives no direct regimental income; most of the expenditure associated with research is met by the Museum Trust from annual visitor income, donations and shop-sales.

CHARGES – There is no fixed charge, but a minimum DONATION of £25 is expected in return for a detailed response to an enquiry. Detailed information and photocopies will be supplied as required. Payment by credit card, or by cheque/PO payable to CUMBRIA’S MILITARY MUSEUM. For UK tax-payers a Gift Aid form is available which enables the Museum as a Registered Charity to claim back the tax on the donation. All Donations support the work of the Museum and the care of its collections and archives. (Click Here to Make a Donation re-directs you to another site)