« Reply #1 on: Friday 10 November 06 20:32 GMT (UK) »
Hi ubam
Unfortunately, under the usual closure rules, only the individual concerned or, if (s)he is deceased, the next of kin, can apply for WW2 service records.
Do they have any living children who you could persuade to help?
It will probably cost about £30 for each one and you may have to wait several months for them. I think you will also need to know what regiment John Stanley was in and, because the names are fairly common, you may need their army/navy numbers and/or their date and place of birth to identify them.
Regards, Bill
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