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Title: Robert Henry Cheesman 2nd World War Record
Post by: Geminineil on Wednesday 29 February 12 17:49 GMT (UK)

Can anyone help? I am trying to find out where my father was stationed and when during the second world war. In particular I am interested in when he was stationed on Ranmore (near Dorking Surrey) on the North Downs during 1941 when Nineteen high explosive bombs fell in a long line among trees and bracken on Ranmore Common. I understand that several soldiers may have lost their lives at this time.

My father's regiments are: Unit: Ex 69 LAA Royal Artillery
Previous units:   Res AA Regt
         Res Mobil Regt
         97th Reg 4HH
         Res HA Last

His war record is: Enlisted: 15th July 1940
Rank; Gunner
Royal Engineers 15/07/1940 to 31/07/1940
Royal Artillery 1/08/1940 to 3/03/1946
Army Number 1583442
Departed UK 12/03/1943
Arrived India 6/06/1943

Many thanks, Neil

Title: Re: Robert Henry Cheesman 2nd World War Record
Post by: Victor Harvey on Wednesday 29 February 12 19:30 GMT (UK)

Hi Neil,
I suggest you obtain a copy of his Service Record by contacting:-
Army Personnel Centre, Civil Secretariat, Historical Disclosures, Mail Point 400, Kentigerm House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow G2 8EX.
Tel: 0141 224 2335
Email: disc4.civsec@apc.mod.uk
Victor

Title: Re: Robert Henry Cheesman 2nd World War Record
Post by: Geminineil on Wednesday 29 February 12 19:31 GMT (UK)

Thanks Victor

Title: Re: Robert Henry Cheesman 2nd World War Record
Post by: Geminineil on Wednesday 29 February 12 19:34 GMT (UK)

Victor, sorry but that email address has bounced back undelivered..

disc4.civsec@apc.mod.uk

Title: Re: Robert Henry Cheesman 2nd World War Record
Post by: Victor Harvey on Wednesday 29 February 12 20:34 GMT (UK)

Hi Neil,
Sorry to hear that the email address was no good. I've rechecked my data and it is the email address as shown on their letterhead, but this is dated 28/6/05!
Either they've moved or changed their email address. I suggest your try the telephone number during working hours.
Victor

Title: Re: Robert Henry Cheesman 2nd World War Record
Post by: dawnsh on Wednesday 29 February 12 22:59 GMT (UK)

Hi

This might be helpful

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/Personnel/ServiceRecords/

Dawn