Army record delay

[Aerodynamik]

Hi all, I have been trying to get my grandads WW2 Army records for 1 1/2 years now and am getting no response. Form and cheque sent in Apr 2020 and again in March this year.

I know there is/was a delay but this is a long time. HAs anyone else been waiting this long, Should I send a third form and cheque to them?

[PaulineJ]

There's at least a 12 month delay at the present time.

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records

[rosie99]

Should I send a third form and cheque to them?

I would not send a further application as I am sure that eventually they will get to your other requests and ask you for a replacement cheque if necessary. 

There was always a delay on these records as priority was given to those who want their own records or those of their late spouse. Unfortunately covid has just increased the wait and I suspect they have also been inundated with applications from those of us who have been doing family history while 'locked down'

[Aerodynamik]

ah OK thanks very much.

[cliffkinch]

I sent a request for my late Great-Uncle's service records in November 2020, cheque cashed December 2020 and records arrived last week, so I can testify the process is working albeit slowly

Cliff

[Aerodynamik]

AH thanks Cliff, sounds like I'll get it one day soon then.

[deebel]

Sent in a request for my Dad's Service Record in august 2020. No response yet.

deebel

[Aerodynamik]

As it happens the records came through on Friday. That's from the request I put in in March last year.

[Kiltaglassan]

Well done, Aerodynamik 

That's about the same length of time for mine, a first cousin once removed.......received after 17 months.

KG