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Title: Service Record
Post by: Jackie M on Friday 03 August 12 21:02 BST (UK)

Hello!

I am trying to find out some info about a relative who was in the second world war.  I have his name, service number (I think) and I know that he was a gunner.  I just wondered if anyone could give me some advice of how I could find some more about what he did/where he was posted etc?  I had a search on the internet but every site I find wants you to subscribe but I don't know if they are any good or if I would have to subscribe for months to view one record.  Can anyone please give me some advice?

Many thanks indeed :)

Title: Re: Service Record
Post by: km1971 on Friday 03 August 12 21:15 BST (UK)

As he served after 1920 his service record will still be with the MOD

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

You will need a copy of his death certificate. Plus (ideally) his army number. Sometimes they will accept his date of birth.

Ken

Title: Re: Service Record
Post by: Jackie M on Friday 03 August 12 21:30 BST (UK)

Many thanks for the advice Ken.

Kind Regards
Jackie