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Great uncle James Turner born 1903
« on: Monday 26 July 21 15:19 BST (UK) »
Where do I go to find my great uncles sevice records this name was James Turner born 1903 he was in the maritime reg royal artillery service no 1782364 he was lost on 3rd December 1943 any help would be great
Thanks John

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Re: Great uncle
« Reply #1 on: Monday 26 July 21 15:22 BST (UK) »
Look at https://www.rootschat.com/forum/armed-forces-resources/

You will have to apply. Expect a long wait
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Re: Great uncle
« Reply #2 on: Monday 26 July 21 15:24 BST (UK) »
Thank you Pauline j for the replay

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Re: Great uncle
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 07 August 21 16:32 BST (UK) »
 He was on the M.V. Empire Dabchick. sunk at 09.49 am 3/12/42
 torpedoed and sunk by U-183 (Heinrich, Schafer)
 about 200 miles southeast of sable island, Nova Scotia.
 cargo, ballast.
 all crew, and 11 gunners perished.
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