Hello I have been trying to find a Thomas Hornby (my partners Grandad) we know very little other than he was in the REME and served during WW2 He was from Bolton, born in 1917, died in 1972 in Leigh Really dont know anything else military wise, his father was Henry Hornby who served in WW1 (we have a photo of him in uniform) Thanks Steve
Despite what you might see online, WWII UK service files are still held by the MoD. Get a copy of military service records Regards, Dave
Steve the only way is to apply for his service records A long wait now due to the pandemic £30 plus death cert required you do not require his service number date of birth will do Get a copy of military service records Deaths Sep 1972 Hornby Thomas 9my1917 Leigh 10d 133 regards Clive
Hi Clive Many thanks, I thought I may have been able to at least get an enlistment or soldier number, Will a copy death cert be ok, or would it have to be original, as not sure we have the original but can order a copy from GRO Steve
If you read the forms they ask for Service number OR date of birth, and normally the death certificate provides birth date as well TD
Many thanks I will get this organised , I know it will take quite some time due to current restrictions Steve
