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Advice for locating service records WWII

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Andrew

Andrew Report 8 Oct 2012 20:20

Hi,
Please could some kind person advise me how to lcoate the service records for an R/A - RASC member who enlisted in 1939 until 1946. I do have an ID number.

Many thanks,
Andy

Vera

Vera Report 8 Oct 2012 20:40

Hopefully this will help.

1920 onwards

The records of Officers and Other British Army ranks from 1920 onwards, including those still serving, are held at the Army Personnel Centre, (APC) in Glasgow. Access to these records may be requested through the Veterans Section of the Army Website www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Veterans/ Here you will find advice about medals and how to access Service Records as well as the number for a free Helpline service

Also this address should help..

Army Personnel Centre
Historical Disclosures
MP 555, Kentigern House
65 Brown Street
Glasgow G2 8EX

Tel: 0845 600 9663
Email: [email protected]



Regards Vera

Andrew

Andrew Report 8 Oct 2012 20:57

Hi Vera,

Thank you for getting back to me with your advice. I will give it a try.

Many thanks for your help,

Regards,
Andy

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 8 Oct 2012 22:44

Unless you are the serviceman's next of kin, you cannot apply for the records

If you are, and can prove it, the records will cost £30.00