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Title: Norman Stanley Bridges
Post by: salclem on Monday 11 September 23 19:50 BST (UK)

Hello, I'm trying to trace Norman Stanley Bridge's war records. Some of the family claim he was in the Fleet Air Arm, and others say he was a submariner.
I've looked for him in both but can't find anything. He was born in 1923 Pontypool then moved to Coventry.
Any ideas or tips as to what to try next please?
Many thanks, Sal

Title: Re: Norman Stanley Bridges
Post by: CaroleW on Monday 11 September 23 19:53 BST (UK)

WW2 service records are still with the MoD - see

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=651361.0

Title: Re: Norman Stanley Bridges
Post by: salclem on Tuesday 19 September 23 17:53 BST (UK)

Thank you, I thought it might be the only source. Best wishes, Sally

Title: Re: Norman Stanley Bridges
Post by: mckha489 on Wednesday 20 September 23 01:42 BST (UK)

Ancestry has

All UK, Navy Lists, 1888-1970

He isn’t showing on there

Title: Re: Norman Stanley Bridges
Post by: tonepad on Wednesday 20 September 23 06:14 BST (UK)

Quote from: mckha489 on Wednesday 20 September 23 01:42 BST (UK)

Ancestry has

All UK, Navy Lists, 1888-1970

He isn’t showing on there

"This database includes multiple volumes of the Navy List, the Royal Navy’s official published list of officers."

If Norman was not an officer, then he will not be in this list.


Tony