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Kelly

Kelly Report 7 Oct 2008 14:48

My grandad was in the army i have his service number and that he served in the royal horse artillery 1919-25 and filed artillery 1939- 1940. does anyone know how i can get his records or more information on his time in the army?

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 7 Oct 2008 15:02

Tinkerbell82

Unfortunately Army military service records since 1920 todate are not available online. These records are still held by the MOD and are not in the public domain.
Only NOK/ relationship can apply apply for these records, they will cost a minimum of £3-00, and can take as long as 4 mths to get them.

Here is the link to the Veterans Agency which explains all about the application procedure etc.and who is able to apply.

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

Sam

Sam Report 7 Oct 2008 16:02

They will cost £30, not £3 as George says.

Sam x

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 7 Oct 2008 16:53

Sam

You are so right, finger must have slipped off the button LOL

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.