Dads service history.

[katy p]

O.K. Thanks.

[Kaybron]

Hi Graham,

My dad joined the war in 1939 and married shortly after he joined.  His marriage certificate gives his service number, what he did in the war and also lists Plumber, his occupation prior to joining up.

Regards Kaybron

[GrahamTaylor]

My dad also married shortly after he signed-up in 1940 but the marriage cert. only says he was a window cleaner.

[rosie99]

Unlikely.  You can request his service record from the MOD https://www.gov.uk/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records.  Cost £30 and wait a year for his record to arrive.

Graham Taylor

If your Mum is still alive she can apply and it's free.  My parents records came back quickly as I explained that my mother was in poor health (early stages of dementia) and I would like to be able to talk with her about them.

Rosie

[DeeBoneham]

Thanks will get the exact link next time
Dee

[rosie99]

 Hi Dee

I was also using the link you showed until I recently spotted someone referring to millymcb's excellent post 

I don't know whether katy p has done anything about it though.

[katy p]

Hi, i tried Vetrans u.k. and did get redirected to Gov . site. I did read millymcb's post, very informative. I also tried the British Legion someone would get the info for me for £95 in three months but can't guarantee it.So it looks like my only option is to go for it myself and wait. Does anyone think Ancestry would have the info? thanks again.Katyp

[nanny jan]

Hi,

All WW2 service records are still with the MOD and are not online.


Nanny Jan

[katy p]

Thank you. Will just go for it with M.O.D then.