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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. Do you? ltdan, Mar 20, 2023 at 12:13 PM
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  1. bydand31
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    What are your family anecdotes from WW2

    bydand31, Feb 15, 2019 ... 2
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    Richard Luther
    Jan 17, 2022
  2. amberdog45
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    Scottish Research

    amberdog45, Nov 7, 2017 ... 2
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    amberdog45
    Jan 26, 2020
  3. 7mark
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    Handwritten Codes on Casualty Records

    7mark, Nov 17, 2016 ... 2 3
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    8RB
    Jan 16, 2022
  4. dbf
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    WW2 Medal racks

    dbf, Dec 16, 2013 ... 3 4 5
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    James Harvey
    Oct 21, 2021
  5. Shin Gebis
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    Doncaster Soldiers

    Shin Gebis, Nov 7, 2013 ... 2
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    Shin Gebis
    May 13, 2022
  6. 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
  7. L J
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    British aristocracy losses in WW2

    L J, Sep 5, 2009 ... 8 9 10
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    Ramiles
    Oct 27, 2022
  8. 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
  9. 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 ... 31 32 33
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    Anny Huberts
    Feb 28, 2023
  10. Paul Reed
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    WW2 Service Records Address

    Paul Reed, Feb 26, 2004 ... 2
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    Cee
    Jun 30, 2013
  11. TrentonJ

    U.S. Claims Office Personnel, Grosvenor Square, April 1945

    TrentonJ, Mar 26, 2023 at 2:14 AM
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    papiermache
    Mar 26, 2023 at 10:25 AM
  12. OpanaPointer

    Decode this letter cover please.

    OpanaPointer, Mar 24, 2023 at 3:56 PM
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    Uncle Target
    Mar 24, 2023 at 7:41 PM
  13. slaphead

    Requesting help with info on Sidney Herbert Cooper R.N.

    slaphead, Mar 22, 2023 at 5:10 PM
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    slaphead
    Mar 22, 2023 at 6:44 PM
  14. diane maskrey

    Tracing my Great Uncles War information

    diane maskrey, Mar 22, 2023 at 10:16 AM
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    OpanaPointer
    Mar 22, 2023 at 5:37 PM
  15. Luke Appel

    Franz Appel Kurland Pocket. I need HELP! Im looking for my Grandpas Documents

    Luke Appel, Mar 21, 2023 at 6:26 PM
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    Luke Appel
    Mar 21, 2023 at 6:39 PM
  16. DAVE MARTIN

    Royal Artillery Enlistment Book: 1151571 Gnr. Percy LINES, 1st Regt RHA in Palestine

    DAVE MARTIN, Mar 20, 2023 at 7:32 PM
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    Uncle Target
    Mar 20, 2023 at 8:28 PM
  17. bleaseydoesit

    Please help me find information on my ex FEPOW ancestor

    bleaseydoesit, Mar 20, 2023 at 12:56 PM ... 2
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    bleaseydoesit
    Mar 25, 2023 at 11:40 AM
  18. Stu Sutton

    John E Sutton 1921-1984 born Worcester.

    Stu Sutton, Mar 17, 2023 ... 2
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    Uncle Target
    Mar 19, 2023
  19. Marvellous

    Searching for a US Sailor with a photograph only

    Marvellous, Mar 17, 2023
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    Marvellous
    Mar 19, 2023
  20. aged

    4986524 Private Ernest SANDERS, 5 Sherwood Foresters: 18/03/1943

    aged, Mar 15, 2023
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    Uncle Target
    Mar 20, 2023 at 11:28 AM
  21. lwswfc

    Decoding record/Identifying uniform

    lwswfc, Mar 12, 2023
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    lwswfc
    Mar 13, 2023
  22. paddle14

    14226359 Driver W. LAIDLAW, Royal Engineers, Normandy, 1944

    paddle14, Mar 9, 2023
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    davidbfpo
    Mar 9, 2023
  23. Derek Barton

    Help with a box of medals please

    Derek Barton, Mar 8, 2023
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    Derek Barton
    Mar 9, 2023
  24. Libraluck93

    Help me find info on my great grandfather.

    Libraluck93, Mar 7, 2023
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    Uncle Target
    Mar 7, 2023
  25. Dale Patterson

    Victor James Mellett, Royal Engineers, BEF, Dunkirk & ss River Afton, MN: 20/09/1942

    Dale Patterson, Mar 4, 2023
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    Hugh MacLean
    Mar 5, 2023
  26. Brianhbeck

    Can you help identify this cap badge please?

    Brianhbeck, Feb 28, 2023
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    Owen
    Feb 28, 2023
  27. Jazmine Perry

    Service Number; 5349511

    Jazmine Perry, Feb 17, 2023
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    CL1
    Feb 17, 2023
  28. Jazmine Perry

    My Grandpa Kenneth J Perry

    Jazmine Perry, Feb 16, 2023
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    davidbfpo
    Feb 19, 2023
  29. Bruce92

    Help Required - Edgar Martin Benner b. 1901, unknown unit WW1

    Bruce92, Feb 14, 2023
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    Bruce92
    Feb 23, 2023
  30. James Wood

    WW2 Court Martial Records - Patrick Dillon

    James Wood, Feb 12, 2023
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    James Wood
    Feb 15, 2023
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