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Title: Raf Service number for William Milne
Post by: IanMac67 on Sunday 16 December 18 21:20 GMT (UK)
I am trying to trace my late grandfather's service records from WW2  but unfortunately there's no service number.
What I do know is that he was a leading aircraftman and was a joiner/carpenter to trade and was at one point stationed at Raf Colinsburgh. Any help would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: Raf Service number for William Milne
Post by: Kevin Burrell on Sunday 16 December 18 21:38 GMT (UK)
Not sure if this helps - but have found service numbers for two W Milne's who were leading aircraftmen

 W J  Milne  1342161  Leading Aircraftman  1945  159 Maintenance Unit   

 W Milne     1003682   Leading Aircraftman 1946 324 Wing

I guess we now need to know if 159 Maintenance Unit or 324 Wing were based at Colinsburgh in 1945/6!

Cheers

Kev


 
Title: Re: Raf Service number for William Milne
Post by: KGarrad on Sunday 16 December 18 21:50 GMT (UK)
I am trying to trace my late grandfather's service records from WW2  but unfortunately there's no service number.
What I do know is that he was a leading aircraftman and was a joiner/carpenter to trade and was at one point stationed at Raf Colinsburgh. Any help would be much appreciated.

Welcome to RootsChat! ;D

If you apply to the MOD for his Service Records, the service number isn't mandatory!
You can apply with his date of birth, a copy of his death certificate, and the usual fee of £30.

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records
Title: Re: Raf Service number for William Milne
Post by: IanMac67 on Sunday 16 December 18 21:55 GMT (UK)
Thank you for both replies and will look into requesting his records from the MOD.