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Army records ww2
« on: Tuesday 08 May 12 18:10 BST (UK) »
Hi,

How do i find my fathers army records.He was in the REME from 1942-1946.

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Re: Army records ww2
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 08 May 12 18:24 BST (UK) »
you could look up the Ministry of Defence website.... then records ,, they have lots of advice and contact numbers,,, this is how i started...... good luck!!!

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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 08 May 12 18:41 BST (UK) »





                         Thanks for the info.

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Re: Army records ww2
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 13 May 12 21:39 BST (UK) »
I am trying to trace information of my Grandad...I havn't a clue of what regiment he was in but he lived in Manchester. I do know he went to Dunkirk and returned safely. Do you think the Ministry of defence might be able to help me too? XXX


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Re: Army records ww2
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 13 May 12 22:23 BST (UK) »
Hi,


I found the Ministry of defence very help full........Good luck with your search.

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