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The Salvation Army

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Melvyn

Melvyn Report 23 May 2006 14:07

Has anyone had any dealings in trying to get or look at Salvation Army Records. I have found out that my family has been connected to the army. I hope some one can help.

Susan

Susan Report 23 May 2006 14:40

Hi Have you tried contecting your Local Salvation Army branch they might be able to help, I can remember from Jeremy Paxman's (I think) WDYTYA that they were helpful. Sue

Melvyn

Melvyn Report 23 May 2006 14:45

Thank you Sue I will have a scan on the net for them

Tikal

Tikal Report 23 May 2006 15:03

Sorry to jump on your thread - but I just remembered that I have an old family photo album - around 1900's or earlier I would guess and many of them are wearing Salvation Army tops and brooches around collar saying S S. Does anyone know if S S is salvation army? I don't really even know what they would have done if they were Salvation Army. They are from Lincolnshire if this helps. Thanks

Tikal

Tikal Report 23 May 2006 20:33

Thanks for that Gerry and good luck in your search Melvyn. Never would have guessed what SS meant!!

Mandy in Wiltshire

Mandy in Wiltshire Report 23 May 2006 20:41

Gerry, that's interesting ..... I always believed it to be Saved to Serve! Try their website www.salvationarmy.org.uk Mandy :)