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Leonard Wragg

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Brian

Brian Report 3 Nov 2012 11:40

I have come to a complete stop. I am searching for my uncle's military record. He was born in 1902 Sheffield and he is shown in an unnamed and undated photo as a signaler with two good conduct stripes. He did reach the rank of lance corporal during his service. I have tried to search on the military records but failed most miserably. Can any one out there guide me as to where I should go next? He may have been in one of the Yorkshire, mid wars, regiments.
Please help
Brian

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 3 Nov 2012 11:50

If his service was after 1920 ish, then there is nothing in the public domain,these records are still held by the MOD.To obtain these records you have to be NOK or have permission from which has to be proven
And will cost £30-00
Go to to this link it explains all.

http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/army.html

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Brian

Brian Report 3 Nov 2012 12:03

Thanks George

Alan

Alan Report 3 Nov 2012 12:09

A Leonard Wragg is born Dec 1902, Ecclesall Brielow, Yorks.
There are Photographs of a Leonard in Ancestry showing him as being in The East Yorks Regiment.
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Brian

Brian Report 4 Nov 2012 10:59

Thanks Alan on the Wirral,
All help is appreciated but unfortunately in this case the photos of Uncle Len were posted by me. I have tried contacting the East Yorks but they have chosen to ignore my request for info. I have tried Military records I have even written to Kentigern House in Glasgow. But I still come up blank every time.
I will keep trying. Someone somewhere must know him.
Thanks again
Brian on Wirral (New Brighton)