War Service Records

[Nigel1959]

TRY HERE IF THESE CANT HELP YOU NOBODY CAN

www.1914-1918.org

[Steven1966]

WW1 Service records are held at the PRO in file series WO 363,they are on Microfilm.They are known as the "Burnt Documents" because the Storage Depot on Arnside Street was bombed on the night of 08.09.1940.Be warned though only 30% (at a rough Quess) survived the fire.Those that survivved were water,smoke and fire damaged and as a result were EXTREMELY fragile,hence putting them onto microfilm.I have so far looked for 5 servicemen in this series,none of their files survived.If he was discharged after 1920 the files will still be held by the MOD.There is however a charge of £25.00 for a search and a waiting time currently heading for 6 months.

If he changed regiments,he may have been injured at some time.It was fairly common that after recuperation they would be sent back to a different Battalion or even a different Regiment altogether,depending on where replacements where needed most.I have an example of this,Thomas Coulson (one of my Grandmothers Uncles) was injured while serving with the Royal Berkshire Regiment.After recuperation in hospital he was sent to The Essex Regiment.This info,i obtained from his Medal Index Card.

Depending on how close you are to the PRO,it would be easier to look at the Medal Index Cards in person (they are all on Microfiche) copies at the PRO are only 25 pence.It's a pity i didn't join this forum last week,as i spent last Thursday at the PRO,looking at Service Files and Medal Index Cards.I would gladly have done some searching for you.

Stephen

[Steven1966]

Just red all the postings again.You do say he was still in the army in 1922.His records would still be held by the MOD.

Together with Nigel1959 we were looking for one of his Great Grandfathers who served in WW1.He Joined the Royal Warwickshires for the duration of the war.After the end of WW1 he immediately re-enlisted this time into the Royal Worcester Regiment.This also might explain the change of regiment.

We were looking for a George Green,when the MOD eventually replied they sent a whole load of forms,including one where we had to prove Kinship !!.As i mentioned in the previous posting there is a Charge of £25.00 and a long waiting list,due to more pressing "welfare" issues.If you want the address and department to write to let me know,i have it in one of my files.

Stephen

[denben]

Thanks, Stephen, that's useful information.  I'm not sure but I believe that he was injured and this would account for the change of regiment.  He might also have received some form of pension on discharge.

The six month wait is a bit off-putting but I'll have a think about what to do next.

[Buzancy18]

What was his name?

Buzamcy18

[suey]

This is where to write for Service Records after WW1

You do have to be NOK, there is a fee and a long wait..

Historic Disclosures,
Mailpoint 44,
Kentigern House,
65 Brown Street,
Glasgow,
G2 8EX

[juno]

Have a look at the 'Spinning the web' site --which shows the Roll of honour book for WW1

[cowboy]

Hi denben
Records of soldiers whose service ended before 1921 are held in the National Archives.

TRY enquiry@nationalarchive.gov.uk

or tele  02088763444

ALthough aprox fifty percent of all these records were desroyed  during the second worldwar it is still worth a try if you have his regimental number and regiments name.

Happy hunting.

[juno]

To see WW1 military records at Kew-you need to visit, or engage a researcher to look up the records there for you.

I dont think it is possible to do it any other way.