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Royal Navy Service Records

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Ron

Ron Report 3 Mar 2009 13:57

Hi, Can anyone give me any info on where to obtain Royal Navy service Records

Thanks

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 3 Mar 2009 14:11

Ron

what period of time?, if its from 1924 there are none on line.
These records are still held by the Royal Navy, but NOK/ relations can apply for them.But prior to 1972 all service records were given to the person on their discharge.This is fact i have all my fathers records, but the Navy have retained certain info.

Prior to 1924 these records are at the National Archives, not sure if they can be viewed online though.

Here is the link to the Veterans Agency which explains all.

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

Ron

Ron Report 3 Mar 2009 14:15

Many thanks for the info. It was pre 1924 so will take a look on National Archives

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 3 Mar 2009 15:01

Seamans service records for those joing the Navy up to 1923 are available for download (it costs £3-50) on the documentsonline website - you can access it via the Na tional Archives site.