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Finding Ancestors who were in the Army/Navy

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Kelly

Kelly Report 20 Oct 2009 14:00

I have heard that the men that went into the army had their birth details taken of the registers. Is this correct because im finding it difficult to find a few of my male ancestors?

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 20 Oct 2009 14:17

Kelly

What timescale are you looking at? I do not know of any servicemen having their bitrh details removed.

My Dad was in the Royal Navy his birth record is on the records

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.

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 20 Oct 2009 14:44

No, not true as far as I'm aware. What time period do you mean and do you know anything about their service in the Army - Regiment, rough year of discharge etc?

Kelly

Kelly Report 22 Oct 2009 09:09

Hi, Thank you both for the replies.

I am trying to find the father of a relatvies friend. He was born Nov 1912, a Henry Barnes i believe.
My relative had heard that as he was in the forces his birth details may have been hidden. I was just querying if this was the case. I havent been told any other details of regiment etc but next time i visit i will ask.

Thank again for you help, much appreciated

Kelly x