Hi Everyone, Looking for some information for my girlfriend's great grandfather, when he was discharged from the Army he was awarded 5.1 medals/clasps/ribbons. I have very limited information I have but if anyone can be of assistance be very much appreciated. Serial Number: 3854705 Surname: Yates He served with the Royal Artillery but we are unsure of his regiment.
Hi Adam Lots of members are familiar with Royal Artillery; probably be along soon. Which medals did he get? We always mention to new members that the best start is to apply for service records from the MOD. Bit of a wait at the moment but well worth the 30 quid. You've got the service number so should be easy for them to find. Get a copy of military service records Lesley
Thanks, Owen, that's a very good thread for reference! Just had a quick look at the Loyal's and they definitely saw some action.
Hi Lesley! thanks for letting me know about the MOD be sure to have a look at that! We only have this left of his discharge paper's which is alien to myself unless some of you all have experience with them.
He could've been in a converted unit. Converted units: WW2 Copy Records are definitely the way to go. That's a medal award slip which accompanied campaign medals & ribbons in post, after soldiers applied for them. WW2 Campaign Stars & Medals info thread
Brilliant thanks very much! Noticed two regiments from the Loyal's that were converted into Light AA. Fingers crossed the copy records don't take very long to come.
7 Loyals were converted into 92 LAA Regiment. Forum Member Tmac's Father served in both units. He has written a book about them. 8 Loyals were converted into 93 LAA Regiment.