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Sara

Sara Report 4 Jul 2011 21:04

Hi

Thanks for that George, I have had a look but it costs £ 30 a time. I think I will keep looking and maybe use that as a last resort.

Sara

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 4 Jul 2011 18:48

Sara

ifr you are the NOK you can apply for Royal Navy records, here is the link
you can download the application form from the site.They are not online for non commisioned officers

Pror to 1972 all records were given to the person themselves when thy left the Navy, please read the info it 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.

Sara

Sara Report 4 Jul 2011 18:05

Hi

I am looking for Navy Records for the following: Frederick Benjamin Barnett born 2 May 1928 died 15 Feb 1971 (dates are correct as I have certs) He was a chief petty officer around 1961 but that is all I know. Any ideas??

SpanishEyes

SpanishEyes Report 21 May 2011 08:32

Marlilyn,

Would you be able to look up some of my people for me please. I have a son in the Army and he is followinga very long tradition.
As I have a son in the Army I would like to learn more about this family tradition.
What inf do you need to help find these people.

09.36 hrs Spain
Bridget

Researching:
Wrenn, Ford, and many others!

GRMarilyn

GRMarilyn Report 20 May 2011 19:01

Sara,

Familyrelatives.com has 12 million Military Records for the Army & 2 million Navy.

Of course you need to join & pay subscription ....

If you need any help , I'm a member and will do a look up for you .or I'll try LOL

Marilyn :-)

Researching:
Tregaskis- Blatchford- Bunker- ONeil.... Cornwall & Devon ( Ingram) Dorset .Bean Kent & Norfolk

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 20 May 2011 13:36

There are military records on Ancestry, & Find my past, both are subscription sites.

Also depends on the timescale you are looking for.

You wont find anything for WW2 records these are still held by the authorities and not expected to be released until 2020, although NOK can apply for them.

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.

Sara

Sara Report 20 May 2011 13:31

HI I was wondering if anyone knew of the best website to visit for finding informatin on Navy and Army enlisters. Both sides of my family are connected to the Navy and Army in Wales and Devon. Any ideas. The ones I have looked at are mainly US and abroad and I only want England and Wales Cheers :-)