Hi, I am trying to find out more details on my Dad What I know so far is: EF Robinson Driver T/204706 (I think) RASC Driving School Perham Down With the following medals: 1939-1945 star 8th Army Africa Star Italy Star 1939 - 1945 Defence Medal The War Medal The HM Armed Forces Veterans’ Lapel Badge He used to talk about his time in the desert with the 8th Army and at Monte Casino. We have tried searching but cannot find anything about him at all. I also have a photograph / Post Card (Carte Postale) showing 4 lines of soldiers in what appears to be the desert and would be brilliant if we could put names top any of them . Thanks in advance for any help provided.
Hi Stehen Welcome The very best place to start finding out about a relatives military history is to obtain their service record - link - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records#how-to-apply-for-service-personnel-records it is from these that your real search for answers will begin. TD
As TD says Stephen, get his service records from the government. You should then get units, locations, times etc etc and your research can start in earnest. Best £30 I ever spent getting my grandfather's records.