vicki Posted 6 March , 2006 Share Posted 6 March , 2006 hi hopeless vicki again what are service papers would my great grandad (edwin j preece) have some and if yes how would i go about finding them? he was a sjt in 1/14th battalion k.o.y.l.i. thanks vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr.ktrha Posted 6 March , 2006 Share Posted 6 March , 2006 Hello, Yes, all soldiers had them, so he would have had a set also. However during WW2 the Luftwaffe bombed the wearhouse where they were kept, so now you have about a 1 in 4 chance of finding any. If you go to the Long Long trail website [there is a link at the top of the forum page] you will be able to read all you need to know about them. Regards, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 6 March , 2006 Share Posted 6 March , 2006 They are the Official papers & documents that record his Personal details;NoK;Enlistment;Attestation,Service,Postings,Embarkation Overseas,Medical History,Conduct.Long service,,etc Whilst serving . all troops had them but due to bombing in the Blitz a fair percentage were destroyed,If his survive,they are held @ the National Archive{see the Long Long Trail @ the head of the Forum} Initially a copy of his Medal Index Card can be downloaded from the NA site for £3.50.which will give you some information to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Hazell_Great_Grandson Posted 6 March , 2006 Share Posted 6 March , 2006 Hi Vic. I was lucky enough to get my GGF`s papers. They are so interesting and give you a real feel of the person. I had to get a resercher to find them fo me from the National Archives but well well worth it. Regards, Roland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicki Posted 6 March , 2006 Author Share Posted 6 March , 2006 thanks for repleying roland have just be in touch with the national archives they are going to do there best to find edwins services papers hope i am as lucky as you vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHARONCMAUD Posted 9 March , 2006 Share Posted 9 March , 2006 thanks for repleying roland have just be in touch with the national archives they are going to do there best to find edwins services papers hope i am as lucky as you vicki VICKI - HOW DO YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH NA - TELEPHONE, WRITE OR THE INTERNET - CAN YOU GET COPIES OR ARE THEY TYPED OUT ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 9 March , 2006 Share Posted 9 March , 2006 Hello you can contact them by all these methods They do charge a fee for searching for things -- and no guarantee of success look at their web site - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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