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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) EKB, Nov 12, 2023
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  1. 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 16, 2024
  2. L J
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    British aristocracy losses in WW2

    L J, Sep 5, 2009 ... 8 9 10
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    CL1
    Mar 28, 2024
  3. dbf
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    Family Medal racks

    dbf, Dec 16, 2013 ... 3 4 5
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    James Harvey
    Apr 6, 2024
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. bydand31
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    What are your family anecdotes from WW2

    bydand31, Feb 15, 2019 ... 2
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    dbf
    Sep 26, 2023
  7. Shin Gebis
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    Doncaster Soldiers

    Shin Gebis, Nov 7, 2013 ... 2
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    Shazbaz
    Apr 2, 2024
  8. 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 at 1:04 PM
  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. 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
  11. Charley Fortnum

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

    Charley Fortnum, Mar 21, 2015 ... 20 21 22
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    Charley Fortnum
    Apr 10, 2024
  12. Paul Pariso

    Help with Paratrooper names.

    Paul Pariso, Aug 5, 2010 ... 12 13 14
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    John Dempster
    Mar 27, 2020
  13. daisy1942

    Tracing the impossible?

    daisy1942, Jun 21, 2019 ... 7 8 9
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    Uncle Target
    Aug 24, 2023
  14. Richard Harrison

    Researching Grandad (Eighth Army)

    Richard Harrison, Dec 12, 2007 ... 5 6 7
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    Richard Harrison
    Jul 28, 2014
  15. nadine jesko

    thomas stanley warwick 1427378 arnhem

    nadine jesko, May 8, 2012 ... 5 6 7
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    ritsonvaljos
    Jul 19, 2012
  16. Drew5233

    Family connections with South Lancashire Regiment

    Drew5233, Apr 8, 2009 ... 4 5 6
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    Drew5233
    Mar 6, 2023
  17. hza

    War Grave Belgium: Joseph FAIL, 2 LINCOLNSHIRE, DENDERWINDEKE COMMUNAL CEMETERY

    hza, Jun 17, 2010 ... 4 5 6
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    Buteman
    Mar 5, 2019
  18. Buteman

    Sergeant (Flight Engineer) Norman Percy Tutt, RAF - Died 10 April 1943

    Buteman, Feb 21, 2011 ... 4 5 6
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    Atriarch
    Jan 19, 2024
  19. Emmajanewatts

    My great uncle: John 'Jack' Rogerson

    Emmajanewatts, Jan 16, 2014 ... 4 5 6
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    Michel Sabarly
    Nov 25, 2017
  20. daisy1942

    confused and needing clarification!

    daisy1942, Nov 19, 2019 ... 4 5 6
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    High Wood
    Dec 10, 2019
  21. James S

    A Family At War

    James S, Oct 18, 2008 ... 4 5 6
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    TriciaF
    Mar 3, 2020
  22. noggin1969

    Death of German POW

    noggin1969, Nov 27, 2018 ... 3 4 5
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    Malcolm56
    Feb 29, 2024
  23. bofors

    War Records - help with abbreviations & interpretation of service records

    bofors, Oct 3, 2009 ... 3 4 5
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    bofors
    Jul 12, 2011
  24. Mr Jinks

    When research goes wrong !

    Mr Jinks, Mar 5, 2020 ... 3 4 5
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    Mr Jinks
    Nov 20, 2022
  25. Brownhound

    Help me trace a chindit

    Brownhound, Feb 27, 2013 ... 3 4 5
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    scousePete
    Dec 24, 2021
  26. Belly

    Northumberland Hussars - Ellis Race 1134883

    Belly, Jan 12, 2009 ... 3 4 5
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    Gunner King
    Apr 13, 2012
  27. Deacs

    My Great Granda Herbert Deacon.

    Deacs, Nov 23, 2011 ... 3 4 5
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    RCG
    Dec 20, 2015
  28. Tanja van Zon-Anderson

    Pte Gilbert Anderson 3606646

    Tanja van Zon-Anderson, Jan 11, 2012 ... 3 4 5
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    Tanja van Zon-Anderson
    Feb 19, 2013
  29. MTG

    Royal Navy Officer at a Funeral in Germany- Picture Mystery

    MTG, Feb 3, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    CL1
    Feb 9, 2022
  30. David643

    2nd Essex - Normandy June 1944

    David643, Aug 15, 2009 ... 2 3 4
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    Lesieur
    Aug 6, 2023
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