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Debbie

Debbie Report 3 Jun 2010 15:17

Thank you George x

Debbie

Debbie Report 3 Jun 2010 15:17

Thank you Deanna xx

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 3 Jun 2010 14:56

Hi Debbie

For WW2 records unfortunately these records are not online nor in the Public Domain, they are still held by the MOD.
However NOK can apply for these records, here is the link to the Veterans Agency to whom you apply, you can download the appropriate forms from the site.

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

Please be aware there is a long wait to get these records can be as long as 6 to 9 months, also a charge of £30-00.

The link explains all.


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.

Deanna

Deanna Report 3 Jun 2010 14:54

Debbie, you can write to the MOD.
They will not tell you anything without his permission, if he is still alive.
But if he is no longer here, they will tell you.
It does cost .It used to be £30.

MINISTRY of DEFENCE
BOURNE AVENUE
HAYES
MIDDLESEX
UB31RF

Good luck,
Deanna X

Debbie

Debbie Report 3 Jun 2010 14:27

Hi
Can anyone tell me how to get a record from WW2, my mum asked me to find out as her dad served in Burmha(not sure of spelling). Dont know anything really except he was a Sergent Major he came home after the war but I am sure like so many did not talk about it ,so not sure were to start just want to get her on to the right track as I think she would love the reasearch.
Any Tips or Advice would be grateful.
Thanks in advance and sorry if i have but this in the wrong area not sure what it would come under.
Thanks all
Debs