Has anyone ever applied to the MoD for details of a war record for a deceased soldier. If so how long does it take before a reply is recieved. I applied about 6 weeks ago the for the WW1 record of my grandfather and so far I haven't heard a thing. They recieved my letter as I tracked it through recorded delivery. They haven't cashed the cheque that went with it either.
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If it was WW1, they wouldn't have his records. They only have them from early 1920's on. If he was an Officer, his records, if they have survived, will be at the National Archives. If "other rank" they will be on Ancestry if they have survivedThe National Archives, Kew – Research Service Offered
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I don't think its very quick - think I remember a couple of years ago it being about 12 months due to volume of requests.
I've got to send for two uncles army records but haven't got around to it yet. Have got to get their death certificates first.
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Originally posted by Val wish Id never started View Postput his details on here maybe somebody will find them
I have been researching my family history and would like to find out more about my grandfather's role in WW1. I have tried Ancestry.com without success. His name was John Walter Bird, born 19/11/1890 and in 1911 he wax living at 216 Earsham Street. He enlisted with the 4th Hallamshire Rifles whic...
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Originally posted by Thetallone View PostHas anyone ever applied to the MoD for details of a war record for a deceased soldier. If so how long does it take before a reply is recieved. I applied about 6 weeks ago the for the WW1 record of my grandfather and so far I haven't heard a thing. They recieved my letter as I tracked it through recorded delivery. They haven't cashed the cheque that went with it either.
Margaret
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Originally posted by margaretmarch View PostThe application process to MOD is only for WW2 records - everything else is either at the national archives or on ancestry.
MargaretOriginally posted by Thetallone View Post
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I believe the application the MOD is for any army records post 1920, not just WW2. If your man stayed a regular soldier post 1920 his records would be with MOD but from what I've read on this thread and the one you posted a link to it looks like he left regular service after WW1, but continued in the TA. Perhaps someone with more knowledge of army records would know if that means his records would be at MOD.Judith passed away in October 2018
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Originally posted by JudithM View PostI believe the application the MOD is for any army records post 1920, not just WW2. If your man stayed a regular soldier post 1920 his records would be with MOD but from what I've read on this thread and the one you posted a link to it looks like he left regular service after WW1, but continued in the TA. Perhaps someone with more knowledge of army records would know if that means his records would be at MOD.
Margaret
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Yes, as I said in Post 3, MOD have them for discharges 1921 on. You're in for a long wait - up to a year!The National Archives, Kew – Research Service Offered
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John Walter Bird was an army man. He was in the TA before WW1 and in it up to 1942. He tried to enlist to fight in WW2 along with his son also the same name. He was gutted when he was turned down because of his age. It may have saved his life. His son joined in 1939. Christmas 1939 is the last his family ever saw of him. By January 1940 he was in Palestine and on Oct 28th 1942 he was killed El Alamein.Last edited by Thetallone; 10-06-14, 14:41.
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Yes, I've received some fairly quickly but you should perhaps allow for a year then you won't be too disappointed! You could also give them your Mum's age when you apply and they might take that into account!The National Archives, Kew – Research Service Offered
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Originally posted by annswabey View PostYes, I've received some fairly quickly but you should perhaps allow for a year then you won't be too disappointed! You could also give them your Mum's age when you apply and they might take that into account!
Margaret
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