Hi Neil Time frame is all important which unfortunately you do not give but I assume its post WW1 ? Have a look at the research guides on the National Archives under British Army http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guide-listing.htm#b Depending on the era you may find his service records are not released as yet Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > Where is the best place to search for service records of a Major which I presume is the Army. > Found this person who could be a ancestor of mine, found it in an old telephone directory. > regards > Neil Maryan