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World War Two / Re: Service record - Missing Information
« on: Wednesday 19 November 25 10:28 GMT (UK) »
Thank you so much for that information, it's greatly appreciated,
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World War Two / Service record - Missing Information
« on: Wednesday 19 November 25 08:16 GMT (UK) »
I've just received the service record of my late father-in-law from the National Archives and I'm disappointed at how little information there is on it.
He joined the Coldstream Guards in 1934 and served in Palestine after which he served in the Army Reserve in 1938. He rejoined the service in 1939 as a military policeman (Corps of Military Foot Police). He served in Burma, West Africa & Japan. His service number has remained the same throughout his service.
There is absolutely no information regarding his WW2 service (or medals) on the record.J do have the information on his Medal Card. Am I likely to receive more information if I contact the Coldstream Guard archivist? I have read elsewhere that this is highly unlikely.
Many thanks
He joined the Coldstream Guards in 1934 and served in Palestine after which he served in the Army Reserve in 1938. He rejoined the service in 1939 as a military policeman (Corps of Military Foot Police). He served in Burma, West Africa & Japan. His service number has remained the same throughout his service.
There is absolutely no information regarding his WW2 service (or medals) on the record.J do have the information on his Medal Card. Am I likely to receive more information if I contact the Coldstream Guard archivist? I have read elsewhere that this is highly unlikely.
Many thanks
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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Coldstream Guardsman 1932 England (John Allan Clegg 1916-1998)
« on: Wednesday 26 February 25 00:47 GMT (UK) »
Hi Rosie
John's eyes were dark brown
Thanks
John's eyes were dark brown
Thanks
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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Coldstream Guardsman 1932 England (John Allan Clegg 1916-1998)
« on: Monday 24 February 25 21:37 GMT (UK) »
Oh my! I wasn't expecting all this wonderful work. I can't thank all of you enough for your fantastic efforts. I would never have believed the photo could ever look like these.
I can't wait to show my husband (who is having chemo) these photos of his father. I'm sure they will bring a tear to his eye ((they did for me).
Thank you so very much, kind people.
I can't wait to show my husband (who is having chemo) these photos of his father. I'm sure they will bring a tear to his eye ((they did for me).
Thank you so very much, kind people.
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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Coldstream Guardsman 1932 England (John Allan Clegg 1916-1998)
« on: Sunday 23 February 25 22:02 GMT (UK) »
I hope I have posted the image correctly.
Many thanks
Jenny
Many thanks
Jenny
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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Coldstream Guardsman 1932 England (John Allan Clegg 1916-1998)
« on: Friday 21 February 25 06:47 GMT (UK) »
I'm hoping someone may be able to colourise this photo of my late father-in-law. John Allan Clegg served as a peacekeeper in Palestine in the 1930s then went on to serve as a military policeman in WW11. The uniform is red with black trimmings.
I have his medals and wish to incorporate this photo in the framing of them.
Many thanks
Jenny
I have his medals and wish to incorporate this photo in the framing of them.
Many thanks
Jenny
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Yorkshire (North Riding) / Re: Milbank(e) of Croft, Yorkshire
« on: Friday 13 October 23 23:41 BST (UK) »
Many thanks for your reply. I think you may be right. At least I'm not at a dead end. I'm off to explore some more records. Thank you again
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Yorkshire (North Riding) / Milbank(e) of Croft, Yorkshire
« on: Friday 13 October 23 00:12 BST (UK) »
I have an ancestor Ann who married Francis Linskill in 1711 at Middleton Tyas. Her residence at the time of marriage was Croft.
Ann's surname has been transcribed as Nelbank from the marriage image online but after searching hundreds of records online I cannot find any other mention of that surname.
The closest I can find is Milbank(e). Ann & Francis had children Jane, Francis & Mark (in that order).
There are several Mark Milbanks recorded in Croft & I presume Ann & Francis' son Mark is named after her father.
There is an extensive pedigree for the Milbanke family online but Ann cannot be found on it.
I cannot find a baptism record for Ann who may have been born c.1690.
Can anyone suggest as to what I should do next?
Many thanks.
Ann's surname has been transcribed as Nelbank from the marriage image online but after searching hundreds of records online I cannot find any other mention of that surname.
The closest I can find is Milbank(e). Ann & Francis had children Jane, Francis & Mark (in that order).
There are several Mark Milbanks recorded in Croft & I presume Ann & Francis' son Mark is named after her father.
There is an extensive pedigree for the Milbanke family online but Ann cannot be found on it.
I cannot find a baptism record for Ann who may have been born c.1690.
Can anyone suggest as to what I should do next?
Many thanks.
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Armed Forces / Re: Can anyone identify this military uniform?
« on: Tuesday 11 February 20 22:37 GMT (UK) »
Thanks everyone for your help. Thanks raonull4 for the info,that's my man. I'll contact the Army Museum and hopefully can identify the uniform or point me in the direction of someone that can.