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  1. Photo Restoration

    Discussion of, and helping out with, the restoration of family & military photographs.
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    Latest: I don't like 'colourised' photos. (With AI imagery stuff) airphixtwin, Sep 7, 2025
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  1. dbf
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    Family Medal racks

    dbf, Dec 16, 2013 ... 4 5 6
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    Wobbler
    Sep 26, 2025
  2. Shin Gebis
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    Doncaster Soldiers

    Shin Gebis, Nov 7, 2013 ... 2 3
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    Shin Gebis
    Jul 16, 2025
  3. Paul Reed
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    Did any of your family serve during WW2; if so what did they do?

    Paul Reed, Mar 3, 2004 ... 32 33 34
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    Emz78912
    May 1, 2025
  4. Chris C
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    (In general) Applying for military records without a death certificate

    Chris C, May 5, 2024
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    Rootes75
    Apr 10, 2025
  5. bydand31
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    What are your family anecdotes from WW2

    bydand31, Feb 15, 2019 ... 2 3
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    tmac
    Mar 31, 2025
  6. L J
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    British aristocracy losses in WW2

    L J, Sep 5, 2009 ... 9 10 11
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    brithm
    Jul 8, 2024
  7. oldscaley
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    Double Army Numbers & related difficulties with MOD applications

    oldscaley, Jan 16, 2024
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    Shazbaz
    Apr 13, 2024
  8. 7mark
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    Handwritten Codes on Casualty List Records - Solved

    7mark, Nov 17, 2016 ... 2 3 4
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    timuk
    Dec 5, 2023
  9. Peter Clare
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    Advice to the relative of a man who is missing.

    Peter Clare, Apr 1, 2023
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    Peter Clare
    Apr 1, 2023
  10. dbf
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    The National Archives, Kew; recommendations for gallantry medals

    dbf, Apr 28, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    dbf
    May 7, 2013
  11. jacksun
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    WW2 Soldier Research - Tips and Links for New Researchers

    jacksun, Aug 28, 2012
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    jacksun
    Aug 28, 2012
  12. Paul Reed
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    WW2 Medal Index Card

    Paul Reed, Dec 24, 2008
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    Ron Goldstein
    Dec 25, 2008
  13. Marco

    A.F. Harrison from London who served in Burma

    Marco, Nov 21, 2025
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    Wobbler
    Dec 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  14. TImobeanie

    Information wanted on Unteroffizier Adam Stoll

    TImobeanie, Dec 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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    TImobeanie
    Dec 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
  15. davidbfpo

    Family history: using Second World War records (TNA online event)

    davidbfpo, Dec 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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    davidbfpo
    Dec 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
  16. Rian

    In memoriam Pte. A. Appleton 1911-1944

    Rian, Dec 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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    Rian
    Dec 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
  17. LCpl Lee Cope

    2716670 GDSM Albert Edward Burrell, 2nd Btn Irish Guards (info needed please).

    LCpl Lee Cope, Dec 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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    Tullybrone
    Dec 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
  18. temptage

    Marcus Edgar Saunders - mobile aircraft fitter - died 7 Jan 1945

    temptage, Nov 28, 2025
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    Harry Ree
    Dec 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
  19. Akulluka

    Service Number Request - Douglas Aird 5th British Infantry Division

    Akulluka, Jun 9, 2025
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    Gary Tankard
    Dec 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
  20. John Willoughby

    Sargent Jack 7th Battaleon Liecesters HQ

    John Willoughby, Dec 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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    davidbfpo
    Dec 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
  21. John Lacal

    Searching for more information about Albert James Hartley

    John Lacal, Nov 29, 2025
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    John Lacal
    Nov 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
  22. Harry Hughes

    Hunt for my G Grandad Henry Jessie (or Jesse) Hughes

    Harry Hughes, Sep 27, 2025 ... 2
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    Harry Hughes
    Nov 29, 2025
  23. EastUpperGooner

    RASC service record!

    EastUpperGooner, Nov 29, 2025
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    EastUpperGooner
    Nov 29, 2025
  24. Rich Payne

    Thomas James Manktelow 2049678

    Rich Payne, Nov 26, 2025
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    Rich Payne
    Nov 28, 2025
  25. Gary B

    Anti-Tank Gunner to RAF ?

    Gary B, Nov 28, 2025
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    Gary B
    Nov 28, 2025
  26. OA_MND

    Question on electrical section of the 409 Repair & Salvage Unit

    OA_MND, Nov 26, 2025
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    RAFCommands
    Nov 26, 2025
  27. HistoryMax

    125th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (September 1944) Help

    HistoryMax, Dec 13, 2022
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    davidbfpo
    Nov 25, 2025
  28. brivic

    17th Brigade 6th Seaforth Highlanders

    brivic, Nov 25, 2025
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    brivic
    Nov 25, 2025
  29. pierce09

    3535131 Pte James A Viner Manchester Regt

    pierce09, Feb 26, 2013 ... 2 3
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    pierce09
    Nov 24, 2025
  30. charlotte barber

    Sydney Thomas

    charlotte barber, Nov 6, 2025
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    davidbfpo
    Nov 22, 2025
  31. lionboxer

    WO1 Henry Milne RAOC. Another casualty of Lion Box

    lionboxer, Dec 28, 2016
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    lionboxer
    Nov 22, 2025
  32. Charley Fortnum

    Family Soldiers: 1/4th Essex (WW2) & 25 Field Regiment R.A.(Post-War)

    Charley Fortnum, Mar 21, 2015 ... 21 22 23
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    Charley Fortnum
    Nov 22, 2025
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