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Albert William Chapman R.A.

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RayC

RayC Report 2 Aug 2015 11:40

Trying to find any details of my fathers army record

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 2 Aug 2015 13:02

Is that WW2?

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/overview
Read this site about how to apply but it can take at least 9 months for them to arrive.

Researching:
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RayC

RayC Report 2 Aug 2015 13:08

He served In R.A. during WW2 Then reenlisted for 9 Years in military police & SIB

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 2 Aug 2015 14:12

As GlitterBaby has said, his service records will still be with the MOD. You won't find them online.

Use the link already given to find out how to apply for them. They cost £30 and there is usually a very long wait for them to arrive.

Kath. x

RayC

RayC Report 2 Aug 2015 16:49

Thanks Kath