How do I find Charlie's War Record?

[lennon2011]

Hi guys. I've had a lot of fun searching through WW1 records- I've found plenty that are attached to my tree but is it possible to find the WW2 record's of Charles Frederick Peacock, born in Stockton-On-Tees on 29th July 1907 and died in Stockton on 14th Feb 1979?

As far as I know Charles was in the Army first before he switched to the Navy. I do have another photo of Charles in his Navy Uniform with a man in Army behind him, I think it may be one of his brothers as he looks like Nanna's sister. However I can't share the photo unless I'm 100% sure. When Charles died Dad was given his medals in his Will but before Dad could collect them they were stolen by an unmentionable person. Dad does remember them and he died say that there was a lot of medals collected.

Hoping there's at least something possible that we can do,
Sarah.

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[Vonny North West]

All the WW2 service records are still held by the M.O.D. The only ones that can be looked for are prisoners of war and those that lost their lives in conflict. This is what I have been told anyway.
Vonny

[annswabey]

There's Merchant Navy to add to your list of what is available too, Vonny

[lennon2011]

So I guess it's the 100 year rule again then? :(

[annswabey]

No 100 year rule. You can apply for his records if you can prove his death and you are next of kin or can get permission of next of kin or you can get a summary of his record even if you're not next of kin. It costs £30 and there's a LONG wait

[lennon2011]

Okay then, hopefully this paperwork from Nanna's sister has Charlie's death Cert in it as well.

Thanks for the advice guys

[margaretmarch]

You might look for the will too to see what that says.

Margaret