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Offline suzannahrob

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WW 2 Egypt
« on: Sunday 16 October 11 19:41 BST (UK) »
Hi All

My grandad, George Oliver Baldwin, served in Egypt during WW2. All I know is that he lost his hearing because he manned big guns.

Any thoughts before I pay £30 to National Archives, greatly welcomed.

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Sue

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Re: WW 2 Egypt
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 01 November 11 13:30 GMT (UK) »
I got my Dad's records from the National Archives and was pleased I did it. Whilst I knew a lot of stuff already it was fascinating to go through the rest of it. Once you know which unit he served in etc you can read the history books in a new light. I have been in correpsondence with a veteran and posted his memoirs on my Dad's web site at http://www.fightingthrough.co.uk/#/wilf-shaw/4555607634 - the chap was in Egypt amongst other action, as was my Dad.

Paul
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Re: WW 2 Egypt
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 01 November 11 16:40 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks for replying to my question. We are in the process of applying for my grandad's war record. So will come back to you when we have more information.

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Sue
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