WW2 Army Mediical Records

[ALAMO2008]

Just had someone ask about where they could get Relatives WW2 Medical Records from
They claim they had obtained the WW2 Service Records but wanted the Medical Records for the Soldier
When I said hadn't heard of that before
Got told they claimed they had them for WW1 Soldiers
Did they mean Casualties Lists for WW1 ? or Do they exist ? And if so for Both Years?

[Andy J2022]

I think it is highly unlikely that the MOD will release the medical records of any WW2 veterans unless there are some very special circumstances (for instance they are required to look for evidence of a genetic condition which may effect a descendant). We know from other recent threads on RC that TNA are withholding the release of soldiers' records, partly due to the sensitivity of the medical information contained in them.

Looking at the First World War, most of the surviving documents do include some limited medical information, for instance, concerning the medical examination on enlistment and at discharge. The latter is likely to contain details of any medical condition which may mean a soldier is entitled to an enhanced pension. Additionally, on a few records I have seen, the Casualties, Honours and Awards section may contain details of any wounds and a list of medical facilities / hospital with dates where treatment was given.

Today, a soldier's medical records (known as his FMed 8 ) are entirely separate from his service records (enlistment, postings, trades, courses, promotions etc). When the soldier is discharged, his FMed 8 is made available to the soldier's new civilian GP in order to provide continuity of his medical records. The FMed 8 also contains his dental records.  I have no idea when this practice of separating the types of documents was first initiated.

[Jebber]

I have my husband’s Post war records, the only medical information is his blood group (which they have got wrong) and his inoculations. No mention of anything else, all of which I am fully aware of.

I would expect WW2 records to be the same.

[ALAMO2008]

Thanks Everyone
as I Expected
Not available
Common Sense prevails.
Cheers

[Nanna52]

I’ve just had a look at my fathers Australian WW2 records.  It has mention of illness or injuries in the form of ‘marched into hospital and discharged from hospital, returned to unit’.  It vaguely mentions problem, for example PUO, malaria, impetigo, but nothing detailing treatment.  I am sure there is more information but I doubt we could get it.