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Duke of Wellington Regiment Halifax 1957/58

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Susan

Susan Report 12 Apr 2011 16:18

Did anyone serve in the Duke of Wellington Regiment based in Halifax around 1957/58 and know a William Gascoyne?

Susan

Susan Report 7 Apr 2011 16:47

Thanks for that George

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 5 Apr 2011 14:14

If you are seeking his service records, these records are not in the public domain they are still held by the MOD and only available to the person themselves or NOK which has to be proven.
Here is the link to the Veterans Agency to whom the application has to be made.It does explain all

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

Susan

Susan Report 5 Apr 2011 13:29

Thanks for that Margaret.

Susan

Susan Report 5 Apr 2011 12:46

I am trying to find out any information I can on William Gascoyne DOB 1919/21, who served in the Duke of Wellington Regiment based in Halifax in 1957/58.
Can anyone help ???