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Offline Christiano Reilly

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How to find Grandad? William Reilly
« on: Monday 16 October 17 21:14 BST (UK) »
Hi

I have never been able to find my grandads army records, army number, anything

All i know is this;

Born; Liverpool
Toured; India
Lived Liverpool all his life
Got 4 Medals
Born: William Reilly - 07/03/1924

All we know is, he came home once with a rifle. No idea what regiment (100% army) and he toured India.

Any help would be amazing.

He died 2015.

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Re: How to find Grandad? William Reilly
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 17 October 17 14:11 BST (UK) »
You can't find his records because WW2 records are still with the Ministry of Defence but you can, subject to the minimal conditions, apply for his record.  See https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/apply-for-someone-elses-records

Don't worry that you don't have his number, you have his birth date.  You need his death cert, £30 and are either the next of kin or have their permission (you need only to be able to truthfully tick the appropriate box) and way you go (be patient!).

MaxD
I am Zoe Northeast, granddaughter of Maximilian Double.
 
It is with great difficulty I share with you that in the early hours of 07 August 2021, Maximilian passed away unexpectedly but peacefully.

With deep sadness,
Zoe



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