My fathers WW2 Army file ?

[Ruskie]

Looks like you can do it all online these days.

Info about a Money Order:
https://auspost.com.au/buymoneyorders/app/#/order

But before you proceed, check to see if the UK Gov will accept this method of payment. I don't know what the costs are for a money order.

There is also Western Union:
http://auspost.com.au/money-insurance/overseas-money-transfer.html

I know nothing about them and once again you need to check if this method is acceptable.

[majm]

Was he an active member of an RSL sub-branch, perhaps they would be able to organise the documents from their UK contacts  and you could offer to make a donation to Legacy?

ADD  (Suggestion from a family member sitting beside me here in NSW)
Ask your Federal Member of Parliament to find out, including if Australia House can organise the UK applications.   

JM

[Ruskie]

JM, applying for a UK service record only requires printing and filling out a couple of simple forms and sending off the payment and a copy of a death certificate.

I would imagine it would be a lot more trouble and be more time consuming to request the RSL or an MP to intervene in any way. I'm not sure if they would have any knowledge of the process (particularly the MP) or if they would be bothered to get involved - they'd probably just point you in the direction of the UK gov website if they are aware of it's existence.

The 'problem' is what is the easiest, and most cost effective, $ to £ payment method. 

[majm]

Agh .... several of the State genie bodies offer Au to UK transfers.

SAG https://www.sag.org.au/ 

I think they have Face Book thingys too, so perhaps there's an ask a question option there that will have the ready answer.

I have found that our MP is always ready to help and my neighbours were able to get good prompt help via Australia House for a minor task without any difficulty.

JM

[Ruskie]

If Emilypos can ask her UK based sister to write a cheque, that will be her easiest option I thnk. 

(Emily, maybe your sister would be willing to fill out the forms too?  )

I think your father's death certificate is a requirement, so there is an additional cost to purchase that if you don't already have it.

[RRTB]

Unfortunately yes, a death certificate is specified as being a required item.

RRTB

[Drew5233]

Just to add other proof's of death are also acceptable like a photo of his headstone or an invoice from the undertakers etc.

Good luck
Andy

[emilypos]

Sincere thanks for all these helpful tips

Will contact my cousin who  lives nr Watford .  Alas Sister not  at all into family history .


Bye
Emlypos  NSW AUS