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South Wales Borderers Regiment.

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Andrew

Andrew Report 27 Jan 2017 00:03

Hi all, Trying to obtain any info, reference my Grandfather Walter Trevett, born 30/03/1908 Woolwich, was in the 1st Battalion SWB, approx 1926-1935, believe toured far east 1930-1934 Hong Kong. Was a Bandsman with Regimental band, trained at Kneller Hall Army School of Music Twickenham. Later called up for service in WW2 poss 1940/41 joined REME Regiment, served in Italy. Thanks in anticipation.

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 27 Jan 2017 09:30

Welcome to the boards Andrew.

Records for people who left the forces after 1920 are still with the MOD. Here is a link with information about how to order the service records:-

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records

The records cost £30 and often take several months to arrive. You have to meet certain criteria in order to purchase them.

Kath. x

Andrew

Andrew Report 5 Feb 2017 17:53

Many thanks Kath! :-)