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WW11 Army Service Record
« on: Saturday 11 August 18 13:43 BST (UK) »
Hello fellow Rootschatters. Please can someone tell me how to obtain my fathers WW11 service record and how much would it cost? He was born 1911, so would I have to provide evidence of relationship? I have his Soldiers Service and Paybook (Army book 64) this has his Army number in the book. Thanks.
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Baker/Cheshire,Crewe/Somerset
Davies/Calvert/Cheshire, Birkenhead/Yorkshire, Bowes
Fitzsimmons/Cheshire, Birkenhead/Lancashire, Liverpool/Ireland
Lewis/Cheshire,Spurstow, Bunbury, Little Budworth, Helsby/Birkenhead
Mackay/Mckay Caithness
Anderson/, Caithness
Dunnet, Caithness
Mowat/ Caithness
Gunn/ Caithness
Smith/Caithness, Dunnet, Thurso, Castletown
Rosie/Caithness, Thurso
Sadlier Forster/Liverpool/Ireland, Cork

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Re: WW11 Army Service Record
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 11 August 18 13:47 BST (UK) »
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Re: WW11 Army Service Record
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 11 August 18 13:58 BST (UK) »
Thanks you so much Rosie99. I will apply in the next few days. I have copies of relevant certificates to authenticate my relationship. I believe it might take some time to get a reply. Fingers crossed.  Thank you for your help.
Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
Baker/Cheshire,Crewe/Somerset
Davies/Calvert/Cheshire, Birkenhead/Yorkshire, Bowes
Fitzsimmons/Cheshire, Birkenhead/Lancashire, Liverpool/Ireland
Lewis/Cheshire,Spurstow, Bunbury, Little Budworth, Helsby/Birkenhead
Mackay/Mckay Caithness
Anderson/, Caithness
Dunnet, Caithness
Mowat/ Caithness
Gunn/ Caithness
Smith/Caithness, Dunnet, Thurso, Castletown
Rosie/Caithness, Thurso
Sadlier Forster/Liverpool/Ireland, Cork

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Re: WW11 Army Service Record
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 11 August 18 14:08 BST (UK) »
I've just received two army service records from the MoD - took about 3 weeks.


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Re: WW11 Army Service Record
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 11 August 18 14:10 BST (UK) »
I applied for a record 4th July, they emailed me earlier this week with a query. Hopefully they will see my reply soon and they can progress with it further  ;D
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Re: WW11 Army Service Record
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 11 August 18 19:53 BST (UK) »
You don't have to prove a relationship, kathb. You tick the box for kinship and make the declaration and sign. You will need a death certificate (if he was not killed in action). Really could not be easier.

I received my father's records about two weeks ago and I am still finding gems.

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Re: WW11 Army Service Record
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 12 August 18 21:59 BST (UK) »
Thank you all for the help, it is much appreciated.
Kathb
Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
Baker/Cheshire,Crewe/Somerset
Davies/Calvert/Cheshire, Birkenhead/Yorkshire, Bowes
Fitzsimmons/Cheshire, Birkenhead/Lancashire, Liverpool/Ireland
Lewis/Cheshire,Spurstow, Bunbury, Little Budworth, Helsby/Birkenhead
Mackay/Mckay Caithness
Anderson/, Caithness
Dunnet, Caithness
Mowat/ Caithness
Gunn/ Caithness
Smith/Caithness, Dunnet, Thurso, Castletown
Rosie/Caithness, Thurso
Sadlier Forster/Liverpool/Ireland, Cork