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Katie123
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How do I trace a war record??
« on: Sunday 01 November 09 20:05 UTC (UK) »
Hello!
I'm interested in finding any info that I can on my grandad. He was a paratrooper during WW2. I have his service number - where do I go from here?
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Re: How do I trace a war record??
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 01 November 09 20:26 UTC (UK) »
If you are next of kin, or can get written authorisation from his next of kin, you can request his service record:

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

Good hunting!
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Re: How do I trace a war record??
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 01 November 09 20:29 UTC (UK) »
thank you! I'll give that a go! Smiley
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Re: How do I trace a war record??
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 01 November 09 20:37 UTC (UK) »
Got My Uncles Record by contacting Army Archives based in glasgow I beleive only drawback is it takes about 6 months for them to arrive .
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Re: How do I trace a war record??
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 01 November 09 21:21 UTC (UK) »
Don't forget to see the new Airborne Forces museum at Duxford for background...

Do you know which unit he was in?
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