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Title: Enlistment Papers
Post by: joejoe1 on Sunday 15 June 08 18:53 BST (UK)
Hello to all
Could anybody tell me if it is possible to get my deceased father in laws enlistment papers?
Where would i find them and what information would i need to give to get them.
Thanks
Jo
Title: Re: Enlistment Papers
Post by: spof on Sunday 15 June 08 19:27 BST (UK)
Hello to all
Could anybody tell me if it is possible to get my deceased father in laws enlistment papers?
Where would i find them and what information would i need to give to get them.
Thanks
Jo

Hi Jo

You'll need to contact the Veterans Agency Direct. Details are here:

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

Glen
Title: Re: Enlistment Papers
Post by: liverpool annie on Sunday 15 June 08 19:30 BST (UK)



What time frame are you looking for Jo ??


Title: Re: Enlistment Papers
Post by: joejoe1 on Sunday 15 June 08 19:37 BST (UK)
Hi
It would be the late 1940's early 50's,
Have asked around and there seems to be 100yr rule over such records.
Thanks
Jo
Title: Re: Enlistment Papers
Post by: joejoe1 on Sunday 15 June 08 19:37 BST (UK)
Hi Glen
Thank-you i'll take a look.
Jo
Title: Re: Enlistment Papers
Post by: liverpool annie on Sunday 15 June 08 19:50 BST (UK)


Hi Jo ... Glen gave you the website and heres the address ! ... your husband should be able to get his Dad's records without having to wait that long !!  :) :)

If your relative was an Officer or soldier whose service ended between 1921 and 1997 you can obtain records from  -

Army Personnel Centre
HQ Secretariat
Historical Disclosure
Mail Point 400
Kentigern House
65, Brown Street
Glasgow
G2 8EX

If you ring 0141 224 2743, they will send an application pack.
It is best that you know approximate year of discharge, name , rank and regiment.

With regard to The Army Personnel Centre (Glasgow), the Mandatory information has been relaxed and are now, Surname, Forenames and either Date of Birth or Service Number.  Ideally, service number, regiment and year of discharge as well.

Proof of death is required unless died during service.  Documents are free of charge for the widow/er, all others £30

Title: Re: Enlistment Papers
Post by: joejoe1 on Sunday 15 June 08 20:39 BST (UK)
Hi
Thank you for the address i'll get straight on to it.
thanks again
Jo