Next of Kin question

[Kim Marshall]

My partners father died in 1984 he served in the Army and we would like to apply for his service records, their mother has recently passed away.

Who then is the fathers next of Kin since their mother died? Would it be the eldest child as my gut instinct suspects?

[Olde Crone Holden]

Yes, eldest child. You MAY have to prove the wife has died.

OC

[kylejustin]

any child should be able to access the record. i'd send in copies of both death certs with the application.

[Guest]

I got my uncles no problems

[margaretmarch]

I got my father's without having to show my mother was deceased nor that I was the eldest child - I wasn't as it happens.

Margaret

[Christine in Herts]

My recollection is that it's only the person or wife who gets it for free. NoK have to pay the £30 (or whatever the current rate is).

Christine

[clematised]

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

This may explain it all

Edna

[Kim Marshall]

Thank you. Sorry for late reply. Just looking at the link now.

This family tree stuff is amazing.

[Elaine ..Spain]

The link Edna has given is for US military records.

If you want UK service records (post WW1) then the website you need is http://www.veterans-uk.info/recordsmedalsbadges.htm

[clematised]

Sorry Elaine I did look at the link but didn't realise it wasn't UK but you have put it right thank you.

Edna

[margaretmarch]

My recollection is that it's only the person or wife who gets it for free. NoK have to pay the £30 (or whatever the current rate is).

Christine

I paid £30 and I think that's the current charge.
Margaret

[Kim Marshall]

Thank you all. Its been so lovely knowing i have a forum i can turn to. Every day i check the post to see if a certificate has arrived. My partner has never met or known the names of his grandparents from either side so researching his family tree is warming his heart a little since his mum passed away and giving him some comfort.