World War 2 Records

[alison]

Hello,

I have just found out that my Grandad signed up for the was aged 18 in 1942.
He did not die in the war. I was just wondering how i might go about finding his records? I'm sure i have read somewhere that you have to apply for them, but i don't know where from.

Thanks,
Alison.

[shred]

Hi Alison,

Yes you will need to apply for your grandfather's records.

Along with a few personal details you will need his Regiment and service number, death certificate and £30.00.

See here for more information.

Good luck.




Edited: to update link

[alison]

Thanks for your reply, unfortunately we don't know his regt, or his service number. Is that a problem?
All we know is that at 18 he signed up for the war, we have no other info, and he died in 1993.

Alison.

[shred]

Alison,

Ask your parents, aunts, uncles, etc, if they have any knowledge,or paperwork, with regards to your grandfather's service. You may be surprised with what has been "put away". If his surname was uncommon the records office may be able to find him from his date of birth.

Have a read of the following thread on the ww2talk forums www.ww2talk.com/forum/searching-someone-military-genealogy/23786-how-do-i-find-service-number.html

[prospectroad]

Alison, do you have a photo of your grandfather in uniform? There might be a cap badge that will identify his regiment.

Regards
Pete