Best check on
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-records-of-deceased-service-personnel for the most upto date gen rather than use the information posted here.
For assistance to all who may advise others:
The forms and information requirements changed on March 2020 for all services. - the pdf versions removed
For Royal Navy/Royal Marines you are asked to complete as fully as possible - (so service number can be omitted - Ross)
Details of Deceased Service Person
Surname:
Full Forenames:
Official Service Number:
National Insurance Number:
Service Career (for example; dates of joining or leaving):
Date and Place of Birth:
For
ArmyDetails of Deceased Service Person
Some of the fields in this section are MANDATORY. You must complete all of the mandatory fields. If you are unable to complete all of the mandatory fields, your application cannot proceed.
Surname (Mandatory):
Forenames (in full):
Rank held in discharge:
Service number*:
Regiment/Corps on Discharge/Death:
Date of Birth*:
Year of Discharge:
Please note: Service number and date of birth must be included.
For
Royal Air Force you are asked to complete as fully as possible - (so service number can be omitted - Ross)
Details of Deceased Service Person
Surname:
Full Forenames:
Official Service Number:
National Insurance Number:
Service Career (for example; dates of joining or leaving):
Date and Place of Birth:
Ross