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veterinary corp
« on: Monday 02 March 09 22:53 GMT (UK) »
My grandfather was in the veterinary corp in WW1. Does anyone know where I would be able to find out info about them...I cannot find any service records for him.

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Re: Royal Army Veterinary Corps
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 03 March 09 00:30 GMT (UK) »
Hello Jane

What information have you that took you to the RAVC?

Have you found a Medal Card for him??

The RAVC are part of the AMS - Army Medical Services, and as such the museum is at Keogh Barracks near Aldershot. Tel 01252 868820
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Re: Royal Army Veterinary Corps
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 03 March 09 00:38 GMT (UK) »
The AVC was formed in 1903, and became "Royal" in 1918...
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Re: veterinary corp
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 07 March 09 10:29 GMT (UK) »
Thanks, I know he was in the Veterinary Corp  as yes, I have downloaded a medal card,though my mother also told me.No service record though.I will try having a look at the museum.