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  1. Carlj90
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    Guide for what to do once service record received?

    Hello all, Sorry if this has been asked before but has anyone created a guide on what to do once you receive a service record? I have just...
    Thread by: Carlj90, Nov 18, 2022, 11 replies, in forum: Service Records
  2. adam1981
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    Demotion of injured personnel

    Hello In 1943 the following question was asked in Parliament by Mr Quentin Hogg: Mr. Quintin Hogg asked the Secretary of State for War whether...
    Thread by: adam1981, Jun 3, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: General
  3. bamboo43
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    Ministry of Defence Medals and Records Office

    Noticed this announcement today whilst browsing here and there: Your chance to question Ministry of Defence medals and records experts at Family...
    Thread by: bamboo43, May 3, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Service Records
  4. Tullybrone
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    GUARDS RECORDS - AUGUST 2020 UPDATE - SOME SCOTS & COLDSTREAM PAPERS ARE NOW ON FMP

    TOPIC TITLE AMENDED - SEE UPDATE IN MY POSTS 16th AUGUST 2020 Hi, I’ve just pointed a GWF member towards RHQ WG for a WW1 service record and he...
    Thread by: Tullybrone, Jan 11, 2018, 16 replies, in forum: The Brigade of Guards
  5. ozzy16
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    Lists of Abbreviations, mainly RAF

    Thought these might be useful.A-Z.mainly RAF. Graham.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
    Thread by: ozzy16, Nov 20, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Service Records
  6. Barb20
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    Under arrest

    Can anyone tell me the difference between open arrest and close arrest awaiting trial. Many thanks. Barb20
    Thread by: Barb20, Jul 26, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Service Records
  7. dbf
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    British Army Badges

    Illustrated London News [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Thread by: dbf, Jul 14, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Service Records
  8. peterjankers
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    Reverts to rank of W/Corporal at own request

    My father was a tank commander with 147 RAC and I have been going through his service record and wondered if anyone could throw any light on the...
    Thread by: peterjankers, Apr 28, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Service Records
  9. von Poop
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    Were there physical weight limits on recruitment?

    Funny question triggered by a Friendface chat. Was there a maximum weight for recruits to the British (or any other) Army? We've all seen...
    Thread by: von Poop, Feb 13, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Service Records
  10. beckic35
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    AWOL: Army Act 1881 - Section 15(1)

    Hi I am new here, but really hoping to find some help and advice :) I have recently acquired my grandfathers service record. In 1941 he was...
    Thread by: beckic35, Jan 9, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: Service Records
  11. Tullybrone
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    MILITARY MEDAL GRATUITY?

    Hi, Just looking at an online Canadian service file and see that a soldier who was awarded an MM for his actions in Sicily (KIA Italy Oct 1944)...
    Thread by: Tullybrone, Jan 9, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Service Records
  12. annieb
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    Is a man's original service record the same as that held by the MOD?

    Hi. I've just registered and have some questions which I hope aren't too stupid. My brother has the original WW2 Certificate of Service for my...
    Thread by: annieb, Aug 17, 2015, 13 replies, in forum: Service Records
  13. sligoglaswegian
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    Returned application.

    Hi,I recently applied for my fathers service records,this morning I received a letter to say the search was unsuccessful. It says the full name of...
    Thread by: sligoglaswegian, Jul 23, 2015, 76 replies, in forum: Service Records
  14. DanMorris1989
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    Service Records application - MOD response timescale

    Just a query .... what sort of timescale am I expecting to wait between mailing my request for service records to actually receiving them? Cheers,
    Thread by: DanMorris1989, May 25, 2015, 415 replies, in forum: Service Records
  15. Philip of Lee
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    Abbreviations in Service Records (UK/ Army/ WWII) : For ref.

    I have compiled a list of abbreviations found in my father's Service Record (he was in the Intelligence Corps, in the British Army, during WWII);...
    Thread by: Philip of Lee, Apr 5, 2015, 37 replies, in forum: Service Records
  16. bLACKCOUNTRY MON
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    Army Certificates of Education

    Does anyone know the subjects and criteria that were required for the 3rd, 2nd and 1st Class Army Certificates of Education circa 1939? Any...
    Thread by: bLACKCOUNTRY MON, Dec 4, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: Service Records
  17. precious_past
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    Medical Board category

    I'm searching for information about the different types of medical classfications in WW2. What was the criteria for each classification and when...
    Thread by: precious_past, Oct 15, 2012, 25 replies, in forum: Service Records
  18. Lotus7
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    Naughty Boy, You're Confined to Barracks

    Hi guys, hope some one can help me understand what the procedure in WW2 for an offence committed while in the UK at training camp, barracks ect....
    Thread by: Lotus7, Jul 30, 2014, 24 replies, in forum: Service Records
  19. Skip
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    Casualty (fatality) categories : 'Cat C' ...

    Hello All, Would anyone know what the 'Cat C' means in the attached service record extract? Any ideas gratefully received ... Cheers Skip
    Thread by: Skip, Jul 20, 2014, 21 replies, in forum: Service Records
  20. Justin History
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    Where was information about a British soldier's blood group kept?

    Hi All Does anyone know where this information would have been kept? It doesnt seem to have been on the ID tags or in the Pay Book (could be...
    Thread by: Justin History, May 31, 2014, 26 replies, in forum: Service Records
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