can any one help with a bit of research ? I am trying to help my mum who is blind find out more about her fathers war time movements. other than a name i have date of birth 23/09/1908 he survived the war but refused to discuss it with anyone. I have a number that my mum calls his army number 11269213 not sure if this is correct. we do know he was on the ack ack guns in bexley london for a while and also went to belgium at some point. But thats all we know. any info welcome Tracey
hello Tracey you really need to request his service records Get a copy of military service records - GOV.UK The army number: 11269213 indicates that the soldier's original unit or date joined was: "Royal Artillery (Field, Coastal & Anti-Aircraft) 2" http://www.corpsofmilitarypolice.org/tools/armynumber?query=11269213
Tracey, This is your father's entry in the Royal Artillery enlistment records. It confirms his service number and that he was in a Heavy Anti-Aircraft unit. He joined up in 1941 and was transferred to the Army reserve on 15th May 1946.
Thank you so much at least it confirms his service number, I can now apply for his records Thanks again. Tracey