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I am trying to research the cousins of Alexander Obolensky (Александр Сергеевич Оболенский) who might have adopted English names and chose to reside in England following 1917.

According to my wife's family legend, her grandmother's cousin was Alexander Obolensky. I have been researching the Obolensky family tree and there is a possibility that she might have been a child from the relationship between Vladimir Esaulov and Nina Obolenskaya. Has anyone researched the cousins of Alexander Obolensky?

In order to assimilate into English society my wife's grandmother was given the name Myrtle Squire. On her marriage certificate she listed her father as John Martindale Squire who was a retired member of the Indian Police. It seems that she might have been born in Russia in 1916. The family does have an extensive collection of photographs.

Any help much appreciated. Many thanks Asher

Brian

Many thanks for your reply. The reason for the post is that I have never examined the service records of someone who has been taken prisoner by the Italians or the Germans and it would be useful for the article I am writing.

The service records are still held by the MOD and am most interested what the service records 'recorded'. If you know of anyone who has service records of a POW, it would be good to discover what sort of information is contained in them.

I am also on the lookout for unpublished letters or diaries, which I could use extracts.

Best

Asher 

Hello

I would be very interested in seeing any group or single photographs of members of the West Somerset Yeomanry.

With best wishes

Asher

Hello

If you believe that your ancestor/relative served in GHQ Liaison Regiment/Phantom during the Second World War, I might well be able to provide you with further information about his wartime service.

I have been researching the unit for sometime and have uncovered various details about their wartime service in this specialist unit from a variety of source.

I have published a nominal roll of all ranks GHQ Liaison Regiment which can be bought here:
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/ghq-liaison-regiment-a-nominal-roll-with-short-biographies/12199341

However, I am happy to do individual look ups for relatives of former members and fellow researchers. 

Finally I am working on an extended history of the unit and am on the lookout for personal accounts, private diaries and letters which could help contribute to my knowledge of the unit and my research.

Looking forward to hearing from relatives, former members or anyone interested in my ongoing research.

Many thanks for taking time to read this

Asher Pirt

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It might be worth getting in touch with the East Kent Mercury. The telephone is on the internet but if needed can send one of the reporter's details...

With best wishes

Asher