Army numbers WW2

[GalaxyJane]

Hi everone,
                I have just found my father's commission announcement in the London Gazette for a date in 1943.
     After his name there is a six digit number in brackets. I was wondering if this would be his army number, or just something to do with the actual commission
                Do excuse my ignorance, as I know nothing about army matters  and have been unable to find out anything on this subject for myself
                                            Regards
                                                   Jane

[patrk]

This is his officer number in order of commissioning and seniority. Usually referred to by the last three numbers.  Number preceeding name in the London Gazette would be his other-rank number.  If you wish for any more information, please let me know.  Not many of us WWll people about!  Patrick

[manmack]

patrick,theres no personal records available,thats why few of us bother with ww2,its about time they released the records,it must be frustrating for folks when they want to trace a rellie and get stuck with a £25 bill for it,mack

[patrk]

I think certain records are avaiable.  For example, I obtained in 1997 a full record of my service before and after commissioning, including the designation of the OCTU I attended and all promotions and appointments.  Also the honprary rank granted. Write to: MoD, CS(RM)2b, Bourne Avenue, Hayes, Middlesex UB 1RF.  Individual histories of regiments can be obtained by writing to the regimental depot.  I have most of the history in WW1 and ll of the Royal Fusiliers. Patrick

[GalaxyJane]

Many thanks for all the helpful information. Unfortunately there is no number preceeding the name. All the other information I have is he served with the Royal Corps of Signals, and one or two of the places he was posted. Have I any chance of finding out more?

[patrk]

I am surprised that there isn't a number before his name in the London Gazette.  I have a copy before me and all the newly-commissioned officers have their O.R. number before their name.  Not in brackets as is their officer number.  I suggest that you write to the MoD to the address I gave in my reply to Manmack quoting his corps, final rank and officer number.  I found their service to be excellent.  Patrick

[GalaxyJane]

Maybe it's a feature of the on line digital archives...And it is the supplement to the gazette for that day. I checked again, just to be sure and there is just the one bracketed number. I will do as you suggest, with maybe a printout of the record in question.
            I really appreciate your taking the time to help me
                                       Very best wishes
                                                   Jane

[patrk]

His officer number is sufficient.  Tell MoD your relationship.  For interest sake, where was he stationed?  Patrick.

[GalaxyJane]

Thanks for the advice, Patrick. Dad was stationed in various places, among which were Lisburne, Northern Island, and Brussels -- nearly got squashed by a bomb  there in March '45, just a month before I was born.
          He would have been ninety a couple of days ago. Greatly missed...
                          Thanks again for your help
                                            Best wishes
                                                        Jane