Looking for Milatry Records on the following people

[Candidiasia Ibberrson]

Hi can anyone help me finding military records for the following:

Oliver John Adams, Rank Gunner Regiment Royal Artilery Unit, Service No 14340798  Dod 24/09/1944

Frederick William Rhodes Parachute Rgiment 156th Service no 14394509 Bn dod 12/04/1945

Albert Wigglesworth Rank Private East Yorkshire Regiment Unit "C" Coy 1st/4th Btn Service no 2498 dod 30/04/1915.

Charles Alfred Higham East Yorkshire Regiment Service no 6855

Thomas Reuben Howes 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Service No 29498 Rank Private
Many thanks

[Bill749]

Hi
For soldiers who served in the Second World War, service records are still held by the Ministry of Defence, and only they or, if deceased, their next of kin, can apply for them.
Finding service records for WW1 soldiers is a bit hit-and-miss, as around 60% were destroyed when an incendiary bomb hit the War Office in WW2.
Best wishes
Bill

[Candidiasia Ibberrson]

Thanks for that information Bill

[Pete Keane]

Frederick William Rhodes.

The 156th ceased to exist after Arnhem, approx. Sept. 1944, I see his date of death was 12th April 1945 and he is buried in the Berlin war cemetery.

I think there is a strong chance he was captured at Arnhem, possibly wounded, and died in Germany as a POW.

I dont know if there are lists of troops captured, but if there are I wouldnt be surprised to see him there.

Regards

Pete

[Candidiasia Ibberrson]

Hi pete

I will try googling and see what I can find.

i wondered if any of them had recieved medals.

I find the national archives a pig of a site to use unless you know exactly what you want.

Thanks
Candis

[Bill749]

Hi Candis

All of the WW1 soldiers will have received medals, even posthumously, if they served in a theatre of war.

The medal index on the NA site is easy to search.

Bill

[Candidiasia Ibberrson]

Well that seems strange Bill because honeslty I never find it very easy to use.

Anyway I will try again

Thanks
Candis

[Pete Keane]

Candis,

Pte Rhodes is on the roll for arnhem, so i think my first guess will be correct - captured & then died whilst a pow. If i can I will confirm this for you.

pete

[Candidiasia Ibberrson]

Thanks Pete would be appreciated.

I thought you could view the medal cards on line without having to pay for them?