Harry Shawcross Service No 1156759

[tilly25]

I found this information on Find My Past under Royal Artillery attestation year 1942. It doesn't  however tell me the DOB of this person or information of the attestation, can anyone help me with this. I am trying to find out what my father did in the war and I'm not sure if this is him.

Judy

[KGarrad]

Service records for anyone serving after 1920 are still with the MOD!

See https://www.gov.uk/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records.

There is usually a charge of £30, but this can be waived if the next-of-kin requests the records?

[tilly25]

Thanks, but don't I have to prove that this service number is my father to go forward with MOD

[Ruskie]

His full name, date and place of birth should enable them to find him.
Records are free for serviceman or their spouse, but as his daughter you will need to pay the fee.

[Drew5233]

Full name, Date of Birth and proof of death in the form of a death certificate, photo of headstone, CWGC entry or a undertakers invoice etc.

Good luck
Andy