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Title: Military records Black Watch Regiment
Post by: montrosekid on Thursday 25 July 19 17:49 BST (UK)

I have just been told that my father was a Sargeant Major in the Black Watch Regiment
which I knew nothing about
How can I trace this - I have no army details just his name and date of birth

Title: Re: Military records Black Watch Regiment
Post by: Jebber on Thursday 25 July 19 17:56 BST (UK)

You will have to apply to the MOD for his records, you will need his date of birth and a death certificate, provided you have those his serve number is not necessary. How to apply is on the website.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-records-of-deceased-service-personnel

Title: Re: Military records Black Watch Regiment
Post by: montrosekid on Thursday 25 July 19 17:59 BST (UK)

 :)Many thanks for that

Title: Re: Military records Black Watch Regiment
Post by: BW252 on Thursday 25 July 19 18:20 BST (UK)

If you put his name and date of birth up perhaps we can help.    Also try The Black Watch Forum, great bunch of guys who will help if they can

Harry

Title: Re: Military records Black Watch Regiment
Post by: montrosekid on Thursday 25 July 19 18:26 BST (UK)

Hi Harry

His name was Lester Blair Hill Skinner - born 20.6.1911

Thanks
Dot

I will try the Black Watch Forum also

Title: Re: Military records Black Watch Regiment
Post by: Forfarian on Thursday 25 July 19 19:51 BST (UK)

You could also ask the Black Watch Museum, which is in Balhousie Castle in Perth.
https://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/