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How do I get Navy records?

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Davina

Davina Report 21 Jun 2007 12:54

My grandfather was in the Navy in WW2 and even though he survived he is no longer with us. He was originally from Ireland which is provng hard in itself and born in 1923 so I thought I would see if I could possibly get his Navy records. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Kendo

Kendo Report 21 Jun 2007 13:16

Have you tried the nationalarchives-gov-uk Ken

Davina

Davina Report 21 Jun 2007 13:20

HI Ken, I am a beginner with things like this. Unfortunately I do not know his number or where he was based. All I have to go on is his name - William Patrick Brendan Joseph Mitchell born 25/11/1923. He was originally from Ireland (Dublin). So I am at a bit of a loss.

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 21 Jun 2007 16:41

You will find all the information here, under Service Records http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defencefor/Veterans Jennifer

Loopylou

Loopylou Report 21 Jun 2007 17:13

Hi Davina, lm a newbie like you,but some kind person on this site told me to try www.Mercantile Marine.org. you have to sign on but its free.. and there are loads of help and even a trying to find bit. and kind people like here will try to help you. good luck

Davina

Davina Report 21 Jun 2007 17:25

Thank you ever so... I am at work at the moment but will definetly check those out when I get home.

Robert

Robert Report 21 Jun 2007 19:38

Davina. You need to get a Certificate of Kinship. from Director Personnel Support(navy)2 Data Protection Cell Building 1/152 Victory View HM Naval Base Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 3PX Bob