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WW2 army records

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Chris

Chris Report 14 Sep 2006 09:51

I know I can look at Naval Service Records on the National Archives Website, but is there anywhere I can look at WW2 Army Records on-line, and perhaps order copies? I've looked at National Arcghives but couldn't find anything there. I'd really appreciate any advice or pointers. Many thanks. Chris

Ruth

Ruth Report 14 Sep 2006 10:13

I had a look when I was researching about my mother who served in ww2. Looks like you can't access after 1920. I wrote to this address to get my mothers army records ARMY PERSONNEL CENTRE HISTORIC DISCLOSURES MAIL POINT 40 KENTIGERN HOUSE 65 BROWN STREET GLASGOW G2 8EX TEL 01412243030

Chris

Chris Report 14 Sep 2006 10:32

Very many thanks for that - letter on the way to them as we speak. Fingers crossed! Chris

Joy

Joy Report 14 Sep 2006 10:49

I wrote to that address for my father's army records. I shall nudge a military tips thread for you. MM

Ruth

Ruth Report 14 Sep 2006 10:57

I think it cost me about £30 but to me it was well worth it. Found out a few things about my mum we did not know. They also tell you it is taking up to 6 months to get the records but mine came in 4 weeks.. good luck xx

Chris

Chris Report 14 Sep 2006 10:58

Thanks Marion and Ruth. In this day of instant records - why on earth would it take 6 months!! I'm pleased it didn't take that long for you - I hope it's as quick for me! I'll have a read through the other threads. Thanks again, Chris

Karen

Karen Report 14 Sep 2006 10:59

I sent off for my grandads records - they did take about 6/7 months to arrive but it is worth the wait. Cost was £30. regards Karen

Chris

Chris Report 14 Sep 2006 11:16

Thanks Karen - I'm glad it was worth the wait! Chris

Lee

Lee Report 14 Sep 2006 11:25

the address Ruth gave is where i got info about my grandad. I found out where he served what regt' he was in(now on my wall with his medals) lee

Chris

Chris Report 14 Sep 2006 11:33

Thanks Lee - I'm hoping for a similar result! Chris