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Nicky 'n' Steve

Nicky 'n' Steve Report 13 Jul 2007 16:56

My Great Uncle served in the second world war on HMS Lochinvar that's all I know. Where is the best place to find out more? Nicky

Maureen

Maureen Report 13 Jul 2007 17:01

If you 'google' HMS Lochinvar there are numerous sites mentioning it.......... Maureen

Nicky 'n' Steve

Nicky 'n' Steve Report 13 Jul 2007 17:52

Hi Maureen I tried that but didn't find out very much! Nicky

Nicky 'n' Steve

Nicky 'n' Steve Report 13 Jul 2007 18:20

I would like to find out where he served and to see his service record if that is possible. Nicky

Clive

Clive Report 13 Jul 2007 19:28

Hi Nicola I tracked dowm my dads war records 3yrs ago but he was in the army you need to know his service No & rank the number to try is a Glasgow 0141 224 2023 or 0141 224 3303 they should be able to give you the Navy records office. It will cost you a few £s yo get a copy of the records. Clive

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 13 Jul 2007 19:32

I think? you can download naval records for ww2 from the national archives web site, try this link and enter his name in the search box. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/search/quick_search.aspx?javascriptenabled=True&searchtext= Roy

Nicky 'n' Steve

Nicky 'n' Steve Report 13 Jul 2007 20:30

Thanks for that people, will look into these ideas. I do believe I have his Service Number somewhere. N

Keith

Keith Report 13 Jul 2007 21:01

You will need to be some close form of Next of Kin to get the service record. Keith

Researching:
Fletcher May Allison Ashcroft Moore

Nicky 'n' Steve

Nicky 'n' Steve Report 13 Jul 2007 22:06

He had no children, none of his siblings are still alive, so my mum, his niece, and myself, his great-niece, are going to be his next of kin I think.....