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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) Rich Payne, Feb 27, 2026
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  1. Shin Gebis
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    Doncaster Soldiers

    Shin Gebis, Nov 7, 2013 ... 2 3
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    Andrew Box
    Jun 9, 2026
  2. L J
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    British aristocracy losses in WW2

    L J, Sep 5, 2009 ... 9 10 11
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    CL1
    Apr 16, 2026
  3. Paul Reed
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    WW2 Medal Index Card

    Paul Reed, Dec 24, 2008
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    Tullybrone
    Apr 7, 2026
  4. dbf
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    The National Archives, Kew; recommendations for gallantry medals

    dbf, Apr 28, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    geoff501
    Jan 13, 2026
  5. dbf
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    Family Medal racks

    dbf, Dec 16, 2013 ... 4 5 6
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    Wobbler
    Sep 26, 2025
  6. 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 ... 32 33 34
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    Emz78912
    May 1, 2025
  7. Chris C
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    (In general) Applying for military records without a death certificate

    Chris C, May 5, 2024
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    Rootes75
    Apr 10, 2025
  8. bydand31
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    What are your family anecdotes from WW2

    bydand31, Feb 15, 2019 ... 2 3
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    tmac
    Mar 31, 2025
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Barry Wilton

    Search - Arthur Henry Wilton - Merchant Navy & RN.

    Barry Wilton, Apr 27, 2026 ... 2
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    Wobbler
    Jun 17, 2026 at 10:47 PM
  14. Airframer

    Two Brothers: Pte Reuben Kenwright 1744355 Pioneer Corps & LAC James Kenwright 856715 RAF

    Airframer, Mar 28, 2025
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    Steve1955
    Jun 17, 2026 at 4:25 PM
  15. Joe Walker

    Research in process - Alexander Crawford - Pit. PA.

    Joe Walker, Jun 17, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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    davidbfpo
    Jun 17, 2026 at 12:52 PM
  16. Elwe23

    Help search on a General Service Corps Serial

    Elwe23, Jun 10, 2026
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    Elwe23
    Jun 16, 2026 at 6:22 PM
  17. ritsonvaljos

    William B. Gaythwaite, SS Cornwallis (Vancouver)

    ritsonvaljos, Feb 9, 2012
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    Hugh MacLean
    Jun 16, 2026 at 10:25 AM
  18. SteveDee

    'Captain' Edwin Richard Barton & a fragment of a post-card

    SteveDee, Jun 14, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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    SteveDee
    Jun 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM
  19. Tehlia Waring

    Henry Waring Service no: 2622408 Looking for information

    Tehlia Waring, Jun 15, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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    Tullybrone
    Jun 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  20. quillian

    Operation Market Garden Casualty: pte. James William HOPE

    quillian, May 13, 2026
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    quillian
    Jun 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
  21. Ian279

    SIDNEY ROWLAND ELLIOTT service number 1583568

    Ian279, Jun 12, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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    davidbfpo
    Jun 14, 2026 at 6:14 PM
  22. chick42-46

    Remembering LAC Wilfred Holbrook and LAC Norman Parker, 2739 Squadron RAF Regiment

    chick42-46, Jun 21, 2012 ... 2 3
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    Anthony Cornwell
    Jun 14, 2026 at 5:54 PM
  23. Stu Sutton

    John E Sutton 1921-1984 born Worcester.

    Stu Sutton, Mar 17, 2023 ... 2
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    davidbfpo
    Jun 14, 2026 at 11:36 AM
  24. OHeyItsRick

    James (Jim / Jimmy) LAW - 21st Independent Parachute Company Search

    OHeyItsRick, Dec 29, 2024 ... 2
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    OHeyItsRick
    Jun 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM
  25. CalWynn23

    Curious About My Great-Grandfather, Lionel Archibald Reid ACC (14627065)

    CalWynn23, Jun 10, 2026
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    Tullybrone
    Jun 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM
  26. Robou

    Douglas William Micklewright DCM (6462571) Service Record

    Robou, Jun 8, 2026
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    Robou
    Jun 13, 2026 at 7:54 AM
  27. FrankyFire

    looking for 4th bn Lincolnshire Regiment war diary

    FrankyFire, Jul 18, 2024 ... 2 3
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    FrankyFire
    Jun 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
  28. leedpaul

    A.S.Leedham Royal Signals and other units.

    leedpaul, Oct 29, 2024 ... 2
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    leedpaul
    Jun 11, 2026
  29. Yamaha54

    Info on POW Owens

    Yamaha54, Jun 9, 2026
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    51highland
    Jun 11, 2026
  30. graeme

    Gunner Gordon LAILLEY cannot trace

    graeme, Jun 8, 2026
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    Wobbler
    Jun 10, 2026
  31. Daniel L

    RA gunner in Norway June-Dec 1945

    Daniel L, Jun 10, 2026
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    Daniel L
    Jun 10, 2026
  32. Elwe23

    WW2 45 Royal Marines Commando marine help

    Elwe23, Mar 4, 2026 ... 2
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    davidbfpo
    Jun 10, 2026
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