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Sarah

Sarah Report 30 Aug 2012 18:10

hi im trying to trace my grandads past. I know he served with the Royal Artilery but not sure when how can i find his military records.

Many Thanks

Sarah

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 30 Aug 2012 18:17

Do you know when he was born?

If he was in the first world war then his records MAY be online although a lot of them were destroyed in a fire.

If he was in the second world war then his records will still be with the MOD.

Kath. x

Sarah

Sarah Report 30 Aug 2012 18:33

hi my grandad was born in 1906 if that helps

Many Thanks

Pam

Pam Report 30 Aug 2012 19:57

He would have been too young for WW1 so his records will not be online.

Researching:
Middlesex, Berkshire and Somerset

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 30 Aug 2012 20:20

Try this link to the National Archives

http://goo.gl/JPLXo

Further links from that page will enable you to order the records. There will be a charge c£30 and a wait of some months.

You could search for his name on http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/ to see if he was awarded a medal or obtained a Commission. It might be difficult to identify him if he had a common name.

Researching:
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ErikaH

ErikaH Report 30 Aug 2012 22:52

All the info you need about ordering his service records are on the following site, including application forms to download

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

Nannylicious

Nannylicious Report 30 Aug 2012 23:56

You should be aware that service records are provided free to the next of kin in the first instance. It is possible to obtain them provided the next of kin signs the downloaded application form mentioned above.

If you are not the spouse or civil partner of the subject, you will be required to pay a fee of £30. You will also be required to provide a copy of the death certificate if the serviceman's death followed discharge from the service

Sarah

Sarah Report 2 Sep 2012 11:30

Hi Guys

Thank you for the information it is very useful and i will endeavour to continue my search.

sarah xx

CuriousFish

CuriousFish Report 3 Sep 2012 21:25

I sent away for my father's military record (WWII).and paid my £30.

The acknowledgement letter I received a while later informed me that it could take up to twelve months before it will be sent to me due to the numbers f requests being made. :-0