Deciphering Tracer Card

Discussion in 'RAC & RTR' started by Frank Flattery, Jun 11, 2020.

  1. Frank Flattery

    Frank Flattery Well-Known Member

    Hi all, need help deciphering my grandfather's tracer card, more precisely, the numbers that follow each entry (see excerpt below):

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    I'm guessing the last number refers to the year, and the number before it must refer to some bulletin/order, etc.
    Is this the case, and would it be possible to view or get copies of these documents?
    Looking forward to your replies!
    Frank
     
  2. S54

    S54 Junior Member

    The no's refer to a filing system ie the unit, letter number and the date! This number would be used as a ref no on any further correspondence ie ref your/our letter dated 1/8/44 under ref no 24l/87/44 this soldier is................................

    Have you tried contacting the NA at Kew?
     
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  3. Frank Flattery

    Frank Flattery Well-Known Member

    It's worth a try...cheers!
     

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