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Offline melm

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Military Records 'Translator' required.
« on: Wednesday 23 January 08 19:50 GMT (UK) »
??? Hi,
            I do hope some-one can help me with my problem.
I sent for my father's army records of his service in the 2nd World War (he served in the 62nd HAA Reg. Royal Artillery) and although there seems to be plenty of info it is all abbrev. and in military terms. Can any-one suggest where I could get assistance to have it deciphered and also where I could find any history on this Regiment during the War.

All help very much appreciated.
Kind Regards,
                      Melm ::)
Mel Markham researching, Markham, Brown, Smith, Wright,  Longthorn, Beacock, Harrison; Yorkshire.
Wright, Doughty; Lincs.

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Re: Military Records 'Translator' required.
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 23 January 08 22:29 GMT (UK) »
why don't you try posting them here?

you might well be surprised  ;)

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Re: Military Records 'Translator' required.
« Reply #2 on: Friday 11 July 08 23:02 BST (UK) »
Helo Cousin
I did my father's with the help of a Colonel in the Lifeguards, so I learned something about interpretation, so I may be able to help. My uncle served in the Army all his life and he is still alive so I can get more help.
GymJunky
PS I;m still Spinning
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Re: Military Records 'Translator' required.
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 13 July 08 00:38 BST (UK) »
Did you ever get help with this.

I have been serving now for 23 years and can help if your still stuck

Cheers Dave

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« Reply #4 on: Sunday 13 July 08 20:02 BST (UK) »
23 yrs???

You get less for murder, mukker... ;D ;D ;D


Only done 14 so far...But in x2 separate batches, and x2 different Regts and Corps!
One more charge and then be dumb,
            When the forts of Folly fall,
        May the victors when they come
            Find my body near the wall.

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« Reply #5 on: Sunday 13 July 08 21:22 BST (UK) »
Did you not learn the first time round.... ;D ;D

I'm on continuence now but as soon as the house sells were off to Canada.  My wife has just left as well she did 12yrs, at least she gets preserved pension.

I'm going back to driving for a while, driving wagons accross Canada & the USA

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« Reply #6 on: Sunday 13 July 08 21:27 BST (UK) »
Rickshaws Cabs and Taxis then??

No I didn't learn, but the second time I went in via the Sausage Factory!

Once is a mistake...Twice is negligence... ::)

There was a hiatus of several years between though...
One more charge and then be dumb,
            When the forts of Folly fall,
        May the victors when they come
            Find my body near the wall.
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