Two entries in a Gunner's record have me foxed. His attestation record has the note "disch para 234 (ii)" followed by a 1953 date. He went on...
I shall probably post some background information tomorrow, but the top-fermented ale is catching up with me this evening and I felt an...
I am researching my great uncle's service record - Leonard J Swatton. Everything is pretty much clear apart from the last entry in pencil on his...
Hi, I am trying to understand an entry on this POW service record, which in turn may help with understanding the route he took home from Manila....
I am currently researching my great-grandfather Gunner Ronald Bertie Bones. He served in the Royal Artillery before the war joining in 1927 at the...
Hi Father arrived in Egypt in 1941 as a gunner and driver with Royal Artillery [ATTACH] Can anyone enlighten me as to what XL II and XL IV were...
Hello, Quick background as a family we were under the impression that my grandfathers army records have been missing However recently I have...
Hello I was wondering if anyone could help me decipher my Grandfathers RAF Service Records which arrived today. Also my Grandfather also had a...
According to my Grandad's (J.G Bennett - 7952562) service record he spent the majority of his time in WW2 posted to "8th Armoured Brigade HQ" unit...
Hi I posted a thread a few weeks ago reference my grandfather Thomas Lewis Merchant who was in the Royal Artillery. I now have his service record...
Hi all, new here - and have picked up heaps of info already - so thanks!! I have just received my fathers service records and have managed to...
Hi, I’ve just got my grandfathers navy record back. It notes “HMS Europa” and “HMS Pourquai Pas”. Can anyone tell me more about HMS Pourquai Pas....
Hi Can anyone you help with :- Ref my late fathers service record ... on the 26th Nov 43 ..on that line that it mentions “posted 2.PDBR for...
Hi, I hope somebody out there can help me understand my late fathers service records. Like nearly all ww2 veteran's they never spoke about what...
I have my dad's war record and one of the abbreviations is ROZKY I have looked on the army list but unable to find the date on the record was 1945...
Hi everyone. I have receive my uncle's service records. However, I think there is at least a page missing and would like to know what you think....
Afternoon all, Still trying to decipher a Service record. Two points being; 1) A service record where they have passed as a driver mechanic II....
I'm hoping someone can help me. My grandad Charles Timms (5126862) joined the 70th Warwickshire rgt in 1942. Finished basic and served with 448th...
Hello Grateful for any help deciphering some R.A.M.C. service records (forms B102 & B200d) please. The limited story is the man concerned was...
Hello everyone, After applying I have recently received my grand fathers military records (screen shots attached). I am have trouble reading and...
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