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Offline Mawatson

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« on: Tuesday 23 June 15 16:34 BST (UK) »
Hi, I'm trying to trace my father, who was in royal navy I have his forces number, along with name DOB etc. I've looked on social media, to no avail. I've not seen him or had any contact since the age of 2 ish.

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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 23 June 15 16:45 BST (UK) »

Hi Mawatson,

Welcome to Rootschat.

Here on Rootschat we don't look for living people only those that are deceased.

If you have his service number, his name and date of birth you could always write to the Naval head quarters asking for records.

Will PM You a link to maybe help you.
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 23 June 15 17:02 BST (UK) »
Service records for any military personnel serving after 1920 are still with the MOD.

See here to apply: https://www.gov.uk/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records

There is a fee of £30
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