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90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
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Old Forces Service Records

Aware that a few guys on here are ex military (or anyone else that has successfully done similar research) and wondered if anyone had any insight on the following few queries please.......

Have seen various internet databases, etc but most charge and with no real feedback its hard to see if its value for money or even worthwhile or other / better options??

(1) I have an old relative that served in WW1, I know his regiment and service number and have found limited info re; his medal records, etc. - how do I find his actual service record, can you contact the regiment direct r is this not the 'done thing' ??

(2) old relative that served in India, WW2 - lots of conflicting info re; the actual regiment he served in and can't find any relevant info......

(3) another WW2 relative that was a Dunkirk veteran, family whispers suggest quite a heroic escape but no idea of his regiment or any other details.....

Main issue with all of this research is that the people that would have known ae now no longer around to ask and the info is simply lost - I thought it would be nice for the current & future family member sto be more aware of the exact info

Thanks for any pointers

6th Jan 2022 8:57pm

Busboy

Member Since: 23 Jan 2012
Location: West London
Posts: 182

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Hi 90 Dreamer
My mrs did www.gov.uk to get a copy of military service records, then apply for (someone who is deceased records) it does costs 30 quid regardless of how much they can find, as a lot of the first ww1 records were destroyed during ww2 apparently .

You will need their full name, dob and a copy of there death cert, unless the person was born more than 116 years ago.

She did my grandads record for ww2 and got a lot of info back, but it can take them a while to send it all back. ...

Good luck Steve

8th Jan 2022 1:59pm

ak615

Member Since: 22 Aug 2018
Location: essex
Posts: 178

You could try contacting the regimental museum as well.

8th Jan 2022 3:47pm

90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2150

Thanks for the replies.....

Busboy is there any particular Gov thing / part to apply to???

Aka615 the 1st relative I do have some limited regimental info on and have an idea of which campaigns he must ahve been involved in but nothing more concrete.....I did wonder if there would be somebody at the Regiment itself that would be happy to furnish further info

The other 2x relatives we have no idea of regiments invovled at all unfortunately

8th Jan 2022 7:26pm

Ramsay

Member Since: 30 Sep 2015
Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway
Posts: 627

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I would try and get as much information by other means, so census and other records and certificates. The gov link is [url] https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records[/url] 1995 Defender 110 CSW
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8th Jan 2022 9:01pm

90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2150

Thank you appreciated......

8th Jan 2022 9:04pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

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I've seen similar requests dealt with via Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. The benefit being they are free, or they refer you to the correct persons who can provide the information at a "reasonable" cost.

9th Jan 2022 9:27am

90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
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And who / which dept do you direct the FOI at please??

9th Jan 2022 10:08am

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications...021-part-3

Edit:

This FOI seems particularly pertainent to you:

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications...ember-2021

9th Jan 2022 12:56pm

90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2150

Thanks very much, now need to find some time and get some letters written......

9th Jan 2022 4:29pm

jeffersj

Member Since: 23 Jan 2015
Location: Near Preston
Posts: 431

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Websites like "Findmypast" and "Lives of the First World War" are free, the latter one if the soldier was killed in WW1. otherwise Ancestry hold the National Archives but they charge although you can ususally get a 30 day trial. Some od the WW! forums have people with access to Ancestry who will do look ups for you. Jeff
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10th Jan 2022 9:16am

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