Where is this P.O.W Camp in 1945

[wafer]

Hi,

Could any of you old soldiers please tell me where this Address is:- No 14538515
                                                                                                           L/C A.E. Jones
                                                                                                           HQ.Company
                                                                                                           2221.P.O.W. Camp
                                                                                                           B. L. A.
                                                                                                           14. 7. 1945.

I hope to start looking for my dads, Army Records soon. He mentioned the,R.E.M.E at one time, but i am not sure if he was in the R.E.M.E.! So i think i may have trouble finding his records.

                                             Any help would be most welcome.

[GrahamSimons]

See http://www.islandfarm.fsnet.co.uk/LIST%20OF%20UK%20POW%20CAMPS2.htm

It says "2221 PW Camp Heembeek nr Brussels civilians and suspects in 'Q' compound"

[purlin]

Hi,

 B.L. A is probably British Liberation Army.

As for the 2221 POW a quick search gives the following info 2221 PW Camp Heembeek, Nr. Brusselles.  its possibly the same one.

http://www.islandfarm.fsnet.co.uk/LIST%20OF%20UK%20POW%20CAMPS2.htm?oo=312

This link is for Forces War Records
http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/records.asp?gclid=COPXuKWDrrMCFe7MtAodwScASw

good luck

[nanny jan]

Hi,

The MOD hold WW2 service records; link gives details of how to apply for a copy:


http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/service_records.html



Nanny Jan

[wafer]

                                         Thanks for the info.

If i send for my dads records,what kind of information will i receive.

[nanny jan]

Hi,

I've not sent for Army records only RAF (few years ago cost £30 and took several months) but it was basic description, etc. plus all courses taken, promotions, posting to various RAF stations around England.
I guess Army records will be similar.


Nanny Jan

[wafer]

Can i search for,medical records for my dad!

He was badly burnt in action, about Aug 1944. I don't know how he got burnt,all i know is he was in,ward 7,79th British General Hospital,Belgium.

                                                             Wafer.

[nanny jan]

Hi,

I would think that his medical records would be included in his service record;  I doubt they are available online.


Nanny Jan

[wafer]

Hi, Nanny Jan


             Thank you for all the info.


                                              Wafer