My name is Ricky. And found this site after searching the net yesterday. after looking for my grandfathers Army records. So I'm hoping that this site will be able to help and point me in the right direction in my search for answers. Regards Ricky
Hi, Welcome to the forum. Presuming your grandfather served in the British Army you need to apply to U.K. MOD via this link. Get a copy of military service records You don’t necessarily need his Army service number - although it is a great help - as MOD will search on full name and DOB. Good Luck. Steve
Welcome Ricky, Have you applied for your grandfathers service records. His records will tell you so much of his service history. Veronica.
Hi. Thanks for the quick replies. My grandfather was in the royal Artillery. I have found two entries for a Basil young 1935 and 1938. The 1935 has what looks like 5/6 and the date 19/7/46 27 and the other 15/12/45 Para 390 ( xv1) kr40. I'm assuming I would have to apply for both to see what one would be him. Regards Ricky
Ricky as suggested date of birth and death cert is only reuquired do not pay for anything on the internet go via the official government link supplied
1935 entry is actually S/L, then 19/7/46 2T on joining he was sent to a Searchlight Regiment. The date is date of discharge and 2T means he was put on the Territorial Reserve. Tim Edit: Sorry 1938 entry
1935 Entry - Discharged 15/12/45 Paragraph 390 (Section XVI) King's Regulations 1940 (Edition). I'm almost certain Section XVI is 'Unfit for further military service'. Other Forum members will probably confirm. Tim
Ricky, these are from the Royal Artillery attestations, what they prove is that there were at least 2 Basil Youngs in the RA, unless you have more information you need to find out which one (if any) are him - service records as recommended above are the only way. You don't need any military history to get them just name, date of birth and death certificate.
Hi Tim, I haven’t looked at the RA Attestation Entries (although both Ancestry & FMP are free this weekend) but I’d say your quoted “2 T” above is actually Z T - the normal shorthand entry to indicate a man conscripted during WW2 had been discharged to Class Z Army Reserve on demobilisation. Steve
Hi Tony56 I have photo of my granddads 1940 LA VILLE DE DUNKERQUE ceritifcate. So i know he was there. i have just filled in the forms ready to send of. Thanks for all your replies.
