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Title: British Army service records 2nd World War
Post by: IzzyB on Friday 14 August 15 04:02 BST (UK)
Can anyone tell me how to access my deceased Fathers Army service record. He served during the 2nd World War and was in the Honourable Artillery Company.
Title: Re: British Army service records 2nd World War
Post by: Ruskie on Friday 14 August 15 04:24 BST (UK)
Welcome to rootschat IzzyB.

Information plus a link to the appropriate forms here:

https://www.gov.uk/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records#service-records-of-deceased-service-personnel

Good luck.  :)
Title: Re: British Army service records 2nd World War
Post by: Margaret March on Friday 14 August 15 19:40 BST (UK)
Quote from: IzzyB on Friday 14 August 15 04:02 BST (UK)
Can anyone tell me how to access my deceased Fathers Army service record. He served during the 2nd World War and was in the Honourable Artillery Company.

There is nothing on line you have to apply to MOD and pay £30 through the link in the previous post

Margaret
Title: Re: British Army service records 2nd World War
Post by: LizzieW on Saturday 15 August 15 00:02 BST (UK)
When I applied a few years ago, I also had to send my parents marriage certs and death certs to prove I was next of kin, and the wait for my father's records was about 6 months.  I know the wait went up to a year, but maybe it's come down again now.
Title: Re: British Army service records 2nd World War
Post by: Margaret March on Saturday 15 August 15 06:34 BST (UK)
Quote from: LizzieW on Saturday 15 August 15 00:02 BST (UK)
When I applied a few years ago, I also had to send my parents marriage certs and death certs to prove I was next of kin, and the wait for my father's records was about 6 months.  I know the wait went up to a year, but maybe it's come down again now.

I think I had to do the same but mine came within 3 months so I was pleased. I think it varies as to how long it takes and of course is likely to be quicker if you have the Regiment and service number.

Margaret
Title: Re: British Army service records 2nd World War
Post by: rosie99 on Saturday 15 August 15 08:23 BST (UK)
Hi

Welcome to rootschat

Quote from: Margaret March on Friday 14 August 15 19:40 BST (UK)
Quote from: IzzyB on Friday 14 August 15 04:02 BST (UK)
Can anyone tell me how to access my deceased Fathers Army service record. He served during the 2nd World War and was in the Honourable Artillery Company.

There is nothing on line you have to apply to MOD and pay £30 through the link in the previous post

Margaret

If your mother is still living she can apply and it will be free

Rosie
Title: Re: British Army service records 2nd World War
Post by: Margaret March on Saturday 15 August 15 08:45 BST (UK)
Quote from: rosie99 on Saturday 15 August 15 08:23 BST (UK)
Hi

Welcome to rootschat

If your mother is still living she can apply and it will be free

Rosie

Good thought Rosie!

Margaret
Title: Re: British Army service records 2nd World War
Post by: Ruskie on Saturday 15 August 15 11:14 BST (UK)
I think the wait is shorter now. I waited a year for mine.  ::) But the long wait was expected. :)