My grandfather was killed in action during WWII when my dad was only 2 years old. In trying to put some information together for my dad I requested and received his father's military records. I'm having trouble understanding a lot of the information that they contain because 90% of it is military short form. Is there anyone on here that would be able to translate if I were to email the pictures of the forms to them? I would be tremendously grateful. Kate
Hi Kate and welcome to the forum. There is an Abbreviation List on the left side of the forums home page that may help. Alternatively post them on here and I'm sure some of us maybe able to help. Can I suggest posting his name and unit and any dates/locations you have. Regards Andy
His name was Pte. Earl Cecil Myles. Service number 137837. He was attached to the Seaforth Highlanders and was fighting in Italy where he was killed in action Oct. 18/44. This was during the Savio River Crossing which lasted from 14 to 24 October, 1944. This would have happened at about Ponte della Pietra or just North West of there. This is near Cesena which is near the East coast of Italy, just north-west of Rimini. This is south of Venice and East of Florence. He is therefore buried in the Cesena War Cemetery. He is location is III, B, 15.
Hello Kate Good luck with your search, we have had a similar enquiry, wanting to know what abbreviations meant on service records. The people on this Forum are hugely helpful, and I am sure they will try there best to help. Anne
