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Re: Queen Alexandra’s Nurses in Burma
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 11 March 18 21:46 GMT (UK) »
Thank you Skoyen.
Seems like MOD is the way to try. When I first looked at the site it can apparently take months to get a reply and other complications !
I will try.
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DAVID

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Re: Queen Alexandra’s Nurses in Burma Service Records
« Reply #10 on: Thursday 22 March 18 02:43 GMT (UK) »
Hello again,
Looking at MOD site can’t find a phone number just to make initial enquiry.
There is no heading to be sure they will look for records of a living person.It certainly mentions searching for deceased or even one’s own records.
So I’m reluctant to send money (30 Pounds Sterling),and then be told a few months later that they won’t search.
If anyone has had experience with Glasgow I would appreciate any advice.
Thank you !

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Re: Queen Alexandra’s Nurses in Burma
« Reply #11 on: Thursday 22 March 18 06:33 GMT (UK) »
Is your mother still alive Dave? If she is she can apply for her own records and it will cost nothing. you could fill in the forms for her and all she would need to do would be sign on the dotted line.  :)

If she is not alive, you, as NOK, can apply but you will need to pay £30. It used to take up to a year to receive service records but I believe it is now only a matter of a couple of months.

Why do you think they may not search for her records?

If you have any concerns, put it in writing with your completed forms and payment and request a refund if they are unable to search for whatever reason. When I applied, they contacted me to say there would be a long wait and offered me a refund if I did not wish to wait. So I think they are reasonable and may be up for refunding if necessary.

Added: You do not need to supply a service number - full name, date and place of birth etc is usually sufficient. Everything you need to know is online.

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Re: Queen Alexandra’s Nurses in Burma
« Reply #12 on: Thursday 22 March 18 08:36 GMT (UK) »
Thank you Ruskie,
Yes she’s coming up 97 in July, and I’m just putting together a document for her based on a notebook she has. Wanted to surprise her but think via MOD is worth a go. So will do the forms with her and hope for the best.
I have her Service Number and several of the locations across India and Burma but not a timeline and just how close she got to Kohima and Imphal.
Thank you for replying.Glad you had success.
Kind Regards,
DAVID


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Re: Queen Alexandra’s Nurses in Burma
« Reply #13 on: Thursday 22 March 18 09:40 GMT (UK) »
Excellent Dave. Definitely fill out the forms with your Mum and please pop back and let us know how you get on.  :)

My father in law was in the 14th and travelled through Kohima and Imphal but was late to the "party" I believe.

You are lucky to still have both your Mum and her notebook.  ;)

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Re: Queen Alexandra’s Nurses in Burma
« Reply #14 on: Thursday 22 March 18 10:27 GMT (UK) »
Certainly will post with any news.
Thanks again.
DAVID