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Army Service Records World War 2
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Nicky | Report | 13 Apr 2006 13:38 |
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Yes Natalie, I have tried CWGC site and they have two George Bevans listed, and if my grandfather is one of them, I really have no way of finding out unless I get those service records which would hopefully convey either way whether one or other of them enlisted in 1937, spent some time on IOW before going to Scotland and then North Africa. I have looked at the regiments they are in and tried to do some research around their involvement and movements in WW2, but it is such a complex area, I have only just touched the surface. I have emailed the verterans agency to see if they will come back to me with any help/advice. Regards Nicky |
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Natalie | Report | 13 Apr 2006 12:32 |
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Have you tried Commonwealth War Graves Commission website? If he died in WW2, he should be listed. |
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Sam | Report | 13 Apr 2006 12:09 |
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This is the site you need: http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/service_recs/service_recs.htm |
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Nicky | Report | 13 Apr 2006 11:36 |
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Many thanks, I will check out the MOD website and see what I can find out. Unfortunately, we will never be able to prove next of kin as my mum was adopted and on her birth certificate name of father has not been entered - we have only learnt my biological grandfather's name in the last couple of years and we are not even sure whether or not her survived WW2 or not. As I mentioned earlier, at this stage it is purely a process of elimination. We have a couple of solid facts to go on which is where obtaining the service records would come in so useful. Nicky |
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Sam | Report | 13 Apr 2006 11:17 |
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Hi Nicky I haven't actually received my grandfathers records back yet but you do need to prove that you are next of kin, or get a letter of authority signed by the next of kin. You also have to provide proof that the person is deceased. If you contact the MOD in Glasgow, they send you an information pack which contains two forms you need to fill in and return. You also need the service number. It costs £30 and take about 6 months to get. Sam x |
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Nicky | Report | 13 Apr 2006 10:49 |
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Hi there, I am looking at trying to obtain from the MOD service records for two men, both named George Bevan, one of whom could be my biological grandfather. However, before I do, I was wondering if anyone out there who has possession of service records would be able to tell me the kind of information I am likely to find. Firstly, would the MOD give me access to these records if we cannot prove next of kin, and also would it cover everything from the minute they enlisted and where they would have trained prior to being sent overseas. The person I am looking for would have been on the Isle of Wright prior to going to Scotland for training and then on to North Africa to fight. At the moment I am working on a process of elimination. Would be grateful for any tips/advice. Many thanks. Nicky |
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