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I spoke to them on the phone before ordering my Dads WW2 army records and was told that there was likely to be a 6-8 month wait because they were swamped with work associated with the present conflicts. It seems they do more than just look after records associated with historical matters.

I did get a fairly fast response just acknowledging my application though, so at least I know that it is in the system. Might be worth a phone call if you've not heard from them.

David

Mother in law and I applied for my father in laws records back in june and we have heard nothing since. We also applied for his ww11 medals and they were with us within a few days.

Hi all!

I applied for my Grandad's WW2 Army Records a couple of months ago and they came within a month. Since my Nan is still living, and was obviously his next of kin, I was able to get her to fill in the application form (it's a really basic form so she didn't mind!) and we didn't have to pay anything.

Kelly x

I applied in August and got a letter saying there could be up to a six month delay as they were very busy. They did offer to refund the £30 if I didn't want to wait that long. I have left it with them, but haven't had anything back yet.

You can get the forms to apply here:-

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

Reference Royal Navy Records
Here is the link to the Veterans Agency, which explains as the following

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

Prior to 1972 all RN personnel were given their service record when they discharged. For pension purposes the RN retained pay details. Therefore the only information held on RN personnel who served prior to 1972 are their Service details (number, rank, name etc) and a list of dates and ships/shore bases.

Certificate of Kinship
Information from the personal record of a deceased Ex-serviceman/woman can be released only with the consent of the official Next of Kin. The Certificate of Kinship form aims to identify whose consent is required and the data you provide will be used only in connection with your enquiry. This form is retained for 2 years should you have subsequent queries.

To download the Certificate of Kinship form, please click here.

A Subject Access Requests (SAR) form needs to be completed in order to access records.

The following address should be used for all Royal Navy and Royal Marine Enquiries

RN Disclosures Cell
Room 48
West Battery
Whale Island
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 8DX

Telephone: 02392 628779/ 02392 628781




George

I don't think Royal Navy records for that period are available - I seem to remember seeing somewhere that each man's record was given to him when he left the Navy. Try the National Archives site - it tells which and where Navy records are available.

Some earlier records are available and can be downloaded from the National Archives site, costs £3.50.

It took 8mts for the one i sent off for, I have heard it can be between 3mts to 12mts to get them.

Hope it helps you out when you do get them.

Hazelx

Hi this is interesting, are Royal Navy records available too, and if so does anyone have the address?
Thanks Karen.

Hi Joanne

Army Personnel Centre
MS Support Division
Parliamentary & Disclosure Branch
Historical Disclosures
Mail Point 555
Kentigern House
65,Brown Street
Glasgow
G2 8EX

Telephone 0141-224-3030 or 0141-224-3172.
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Hi Vivienne

Thank you for that. I will wait patently.

Thank you for the address. My boss is keen to look up her father's army records.

xx

Army Personnel Centre,
Historical Disclosures,
Mail Point 555,
Kentigern House,
65 Brown Street,
Glasgow,
G2 8EX

You will need a photocopy of the persons death cert,proof of next of kin and £30,non refundable.
Also patience to wait for the postie...

My grandfathers arrived in 4 weeks but my OHs fathers took 20 wks and we recieved them last month.

Im sure they will be with you soonish now..

I wasn't aware that you could do that. Where do you write to?

Evening All

Has any one applied for any WW2 army records recently?

I sent for my father's in July. I realise they may be busy with other things. Don't like to phone and pester them. Any one know what the waiting time is at the moment please?

Thanks