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Title: Maritime Ack Ack, Royal Artillery
Post by: Susie1 on Thursday 28 July 11 23:42 BST (UK)

Can anyone tell me how can I find out about someone that was in the Maritime Ack Ack, Royal Artillery in the 2nd world war.  They didnt die, and we dont have their service number.
Thanks

Title: Re: Maritime Ack Ack, Royal Artillery
Post by: seaweed on Friday 29 July 11 23:18 BST (UK)

From what you tell us. Your ancestor was probably a Royal Artillery DEMS ( Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship) gunner.
DEMS are always difficult to research but this link to an old thread on the Mercantile Marine Archive may give you some pointers.
http://www.mercantilemarine.org/showthread.php?5827-DEMS-help&highlight=maritime+regiments

Title: Re: Maritime Ack Ack, Royal Artillery
Post by: Susie1 on Saturday 30 July 11 00:32 BST (UK)

Thanks Seaweed, I'll go and have a look. Sue