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What do copies of a WW2 Army Service Record look like now?
« on: Wednesday 15 May 13 22:02 BST (UK) »
My mother paid for a copy of her late father's service record back in 1988 but it is a short typed up letter listing basic facts only - when he enlisted, was promoted, posted to different regiments. At the end it lists dates of service eg  BEF 9.1.1940 - 31.5.1940, followed by a list of medals issued.

Has this changed at all? Do current applicants receive a copy of the original document much like the WW1 records on Ancestry? The family would like to find out more about his war service - he was issued the Italy Star but his records don't mention Italy, just North Africa to 23.1.45 followed by Middle East to 19.10.45.

I have all the forms filled out ready to reapply but don't want to end up with an exact copy of what was received in 1988.

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netti
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Re: What do copies of a WW2 Army Service Record look like now?
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 16 May 13 07:15 BST (UK) »
Hi netti

My mother also had a typed letter when she applied some years ago.  This year she applied for her records and got copies of documents.  ;D

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Re: What do copies of a WW2 Army Service Record look like now?
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 16 May 13 07:56 BST (UK) »
Thanks so much Rosie - just what I was hoping to hear!
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Re: What do copies of a WW2 Army Service Record look like now?
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 16 May 13 22:02 BST (UK) »
hi nettie just received dads ww2 records 13 pages but it took 9 months

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Re: What do copies of a WW2 Army Service Record look like now?
« Reply #4 on: Friday 17 May 13 07:32 BST (UK) »
Thanks John - I'll get it posted today and it might arrive in time for my birthday next February then!
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Re: What do copies of a WW2 Army Service Record look like now?
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 19 May 13 02:45 BST (UK) »
Photocopies of the actual documents in his file with all the details if you are next of kin. If not then everything personal will be blacked out.

They even include any punishments he received (out drinking and back late - AWOL - lose 2 days pay etc), hospitalizations, leaves, and more

Well worth the £30 and 12 month wait :)

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Re: What do copies of a WW2 Army Service Record look like now?
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 19 May 13 10:16 BST (UK) »
thanks for the information Jacksun - I posted the forms yesterday so let's see how long it takes...

I think I'll wait 6 months then apply for my other grandfather's record - spread the anticipation!
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Re: What do copies of a WW2 Army Service Record look like now?
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 04 June 13 10:56 BST (UK) »
Hello
Just read this thread..who do you write to for the records, what info do you need....would be great if i could get my grandfathers and uncles records

Joanne
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Re: What do copies of a WW2 Army Service Record look like now?
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 04 June 13 11:59 BST (UK) »
http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/army.html

They will cost you £30 each and I believe a long wait.  If your grandmother is still alive she can apply for her husbands and they would be free.   ;)   
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