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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Essex => Topic started by: cecile on Thursday 14 June 18 15:05 BST (UK)

Title: army medical corps
Post by: cecile on Thursday 14 June 18 15:05 BST (UK)

Hello. Not sure if I am on the right County but I am trying to find information about my uncle who apparently was in the Pioneer Corps in WW2 and was transferred to Clacton Army Medical Corps.
I am just wondering why he was transferred and what did he do there. Can anyone help please?
Many thans
Cecile

Title: Re: army medical corps
Post by: Jebber on Thursday 14 June 18 15:46 BST (UK)

What you need are his military records which will still be with the MOD, there is a charge of £30. Details on the website.

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

Title: Re: army medical corps
Post by: cecile on Thursday 14 June 18 16:36 BST (UK)

Never thought of that! Thanks very much

Title: Re: army medical corps
Post by: olleym on Thursday 14 June 18 18:34 BST (UK)

Might he have been injured
The army did use Clacton as base for convalescence.
In WW1 they used Reckitts Convalescent Home

Mark

Title: Re: army medical corps
Post by: cecile on Thursday 14 June 18 20:37 BST (UK)

Thank you for that thought. Of course family never spoke about anything so I don't know for sure.