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Army Service Numbers ...... how do I find it out ?

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Wendy

Wendy Report 16 Sep 2006 09:53

My Grandfather served in WW2 from 39 until the end but after his death we realised we didn't have his service number. Is there anyway of getting it as I would like to be able to order his service record ? Regards Wendy

fraserbooks

fraserbooks Report 16 Sep 2006 09:58

I think you can find it from his medal card on the National archive site. They cost £3.50 to download. You can search by name. It should give some other details of his service career. Anne

Snowdrops in Bloom

Snowdrops in Bloom Report 16 Sep 2006 10:20

Hello Wendy As you are talking about WWII and afterwards you wont find any papers at the National Archives - they are all stored at Glasgow. A good place for you to start is this site: http://www.army.mod.uk/ If you scroll down the right hand side there is a panel headed 'Veterans' - within that list is Veterans' Agency, Medals, Pensions, Service Records and finally a telephone number to contact for any help needed. You may also find SSAFA are able to help, in the initial stages only, of being able to locate his army number and their website is: http://www.ssafa.org.uk You will find all the information you need to help you in your quest within these two sites. Should you need any more advice on where to look/what to do, please do come back and ask. Snowdrops

Wendy

Wendy Report 16 Sep 2006 12:05

Thanks Everyone Wendy

Johnhenry

Johnhenry Report 16 Sep 2006 14:26

do you know which Regiment,? this would make it easier to find.