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World War Two / Re: Question on Great Uncles WW2 Army Records
« on: Sunday 08 June 25 17:09 BST (UK) »
Thanks - that seems to make sense and looking at the writing I can see those words!
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World War Two / Question on Great Uncles WW2 Army Records
« on: Sunday 08 June 25 13:32 BST (UK) »
Just received my Great Uncles army service records.
In deciphering them, I have a couple of questions - mainly regarding deciphering some handwriting.
In the service history section - line starting W/487, the 2nd line shows disembarked - but I cant read the next word. Similarly 272/40/39 in the promotions, reductions, casualties column - cant make out the word.
He was in the 272nd Field Co of the Royal Engineers, 46th North Midland Division and according to the family was involved at Dunkirk. He never spoke about it so I am happy to find something that may shed light on this! Any help in deciphering those words appreciated!!
Guy
In deciphering them, I have a couple of questions - mainly regarding deciphering some handwriting.
In the service history section - line starting W/487, the 2nd line shows disembarked - but I cant read the next word. Similarly 272/40/39 in the promotions, reductions, casualties column - cant make out the word.
He was in the 272nd Field Co of the Royal Engineers, 46th North Midland Division and according to the family was involved at Dunkirk. He never spoke about it so I am happy to find something that may shed light on this! Any help in deciphering those words appreciated!!
Guy
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World War Two / Re: WW2 RAF Service Records Question on Trade
« on: Sunday 29 December 24 13:21 GMT (UK) »
Thanks - that explains what I am seeing!
I never met him and from what I understand he died in his 50s not long after I was born. I have some propaganda leaflets he supposedly brought back from Burma, with translations. Interesting reading!
Guy
I never met him and from what I understand he died in his 50s not long after I was born. I have some propaganda leaflets he supposedly brought back from Burma, with translations. Interesting reading!
Guy
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World War Two / Re: WW2 RAF Service Records Question on Trade
« on: Saturday 28 December 24 13:39 GMT (UK) »
Other attachments here. Keep getting errors.
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World War Two / WW2 RAF Service Records Question on Trade
« on: Saturday 28 December 24 13:36 GMT (UK) »
I received my grandfather's WW2 RAF service records. I have found searching this forum to be very useful for abbreviations etc. so thanks for all that contribute!
It's interesting that some areas were redacted that I might not have expected—Good Conduct Badges and Time Forfeited are two, and Civil Occupation is another.
In unraveling his service record, it seems he may have been both a leading aircraftsman and service policeman. I have attached some extracts from the record. Am I correct in this assessment?
In Mustering, I interpret the on-entry assignment ACH/S.P. as Air Craft Hand/Service Police, with a rank of AC1/A Cpl—Aircraftsman 1st Class/Acting Corporal. The qualifications seem to support this with courses and training. I am not sure a 47% is a pass (maybe he failed??). I don't know what A/C/U is in his promotions. It's at the same time as the AC1 listing.
Also, for some reason after the CNS listing in his record his assignments were redacted. Any idea why?
Guy
It's interesting that some areas were redacted that I might not have expected—Good Conduct Badges and Time Forfeited are two, and Civil Occupation is another.
In unraveling his service record, it seems he may have been both a leading aircraftsman and service policeman. I have attached some extracts from the record. Am I correct in this assessment?
In Mustering, I interpret the on-entry assignment ACH/S.P. as Air Craft Hand/Service Police, with a rank of AC1/A Cpl—Aircraftsman 1st Class/Acting Corporal. The qualifications seem to support this with courses and training. I am not sure a 47% is a pass (maybe he failed??). I don't know what A/C/U is in his promotions. It's at the same time as the AC1 listing.
Also, for some reason after the CNS listing in his record his assignments were redacted. Any idea why?
Guy
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