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AndreaFromYorkshire

AndreaFromYorkshire Report 23 Nov 2008 18:02

Many thanks everyone for the info.
:)

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 22 Nov 2008 11:03

Is it Army, Navy, or Royal air Force you are seeking?Different procedures for each Service.

Here is the link to the Veterans Agency which explains, note Service records for WW2 are stil held by the Authorities and are not available online.

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

Please delete your other post on records you are getting the answers here

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.

Petrina

Petrina Report 22 Nov 2008 09:48

http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/ancestor.htm

This may be useful

Petrina

Petrina Report 22 Nov 2008 09:43

You can send for the Army ones - I think you have to include a death certificate and be next of kin. It is about £30 if I remember correctly. They are not very detailed - a lot of abbreviations etc.

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 22 Nov 2008 09:39

What is it you are looking for?
If it is a casualty then the CWGC site is a good place to start

AndreaFromYorkshire

AndreaFromYorkshire Report 22 Nov 2008 09:26

Good morning
Could anyone please advise me where to find WW2 records.
Many thanks
Andy