You'd think they would release them to the close next of kin ( being your parents). I am beginning to worry if they'll release my grandfather's now. Mine is just outside the 115 years, thank goodness ( he was born June 1907) , but I am still expecting problems from them( TNA) if my grandfather's have been moved over to them.
I applied online , via the TNA site( which is new , still in beta stage) , only two weeks ago.
I haven't paid anything yet. They didn't require any immediate payment with the online application.
I am waiting to know if the Military still has his records or if they have been moved them over to the TNA. Apparently they'll send me a link to pay if it's still with the Military, I haven't a clue what happens if it has been moved to the TNA.
This below is copied from the email I recieved after I submitted my application online via the TNA:
" Your application has been sent.
Your application has been sent to the British ArmyYour reference for this search is LAN-xxxxxxxxx
What happens next
The disclosure branch will perform the search based on the data you have given.
The search will tell the disclosure branch where the record is held.
You may be contacted for further information, using the contact details you provided.
You will be sent a payment link if you need to pay for a record held by the Ministry Of Defence.
You will be directed to the National Archive if the record you want is held by them.
How to get in touch
To follow up on your application contact:
APC-Sp-ADPMRApplications-Army at mod.gov.uk
(please provide your reference number and post code or zip code on contact) " quote
Ps. When I applied the blurb on their online forms says it takes anything from a couple months to a year ( I won't hold my breath on that of course).
There must be some legal way to fight their so called policy of 115 years when it is very close family, living next of kin applying. It really doesn't seem right or fair. You'd think they could easily redact the medical details , it all seems like excuses to me.
Kind regards