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National Service Records

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Christine

Christine Report 11 Aug 2013 15:49

My Uncle was given the choice of being a bevan boy or army, he ended up doing both.

chris

poppie

poppie Report 11 Aug 2013 15:24

Many thanks for your help

Poppie xx

mgnv

mgnv Report 9 Aug 2013 22:01

Although it wouldn't apply in Poppie's case, not all NS was performed in the armed services. Between 1943 & 1948, abt 10% of conscriptees did their NS working as coal miners - popularly known as Bevin Boys.

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 9 Aug 2013 16:06

Reggie

Yes you are correct, I put the wrong date, which I have edited, must have been dreaming, that my excuse anyway.

:-D

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 9 Aug 2013 16:01

I think the planned release date is somewhat later.............

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 9 Aug 2013 15:23

The records for National service are not online, still held by the authorities and not expected to be released until 1920.Edit it should be 2020

They can be applied for but only by the person themselves, or NOK.which has to be proven.
Use the link given by Stuart. to download the application forms. There is nothing specific for NS records, they are general records covering all Army records since 1926 ish to the present day

Just to add these records will cost £30-00 ish and can take 9months to obtain them

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

poppie

poppie Report 9 Aug 2013 14:50

Thank you Stuart

I'm unable to find the information for N S

Kind regards
Poppie

greyghost

greyghost Report 9 Aug 2013 14:38

Have a look at this website

http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/service_records.html

poppie

poppie Report 9 Aug 2013 14:32


Hello everyone
I wonder if you can give me some information please regarding National Service Records, are they available to research. I’m checking for a friend he believes his dad Edward Henry Atkins served in 1953 possible Royal Army Ordnance Corps aged approx 19 years and served in Singapore.
Many thanks
Poppie