Your WW2 Ancestors

[Paul Reed]

Bob, I think you do have to prove relation to the serviceman. But I think if you write stating the situation, and at least can show them a death certificate, then you might get somewhere.

[PJSos]

My father, (Private Jan Sosnowski) was a Polish soldier who served at Monte Cassino. He sadly passed away in 1993 age 73.

Lest we forget.

[Erich]

excellent thread gents.........

I had many of the familie serve on both sides as a matter of fact. an uncle serve in the Us in an Artillery Battalion from Normandie till wars end, my own Father served in the land based navy and my father in law was on a Tin can the Saufley and saw much action in the Pacific, but before on a sub Tender the Otus. My Fathers father well let me put it this way, he was involved in secret affairs behind enemy lines during the war in Latvia of all places.
2 cousins served in the German Luftwaffe both KIA, one a night fighter ace the other flew an Fw 190A-9 with II./JG 301. 4 other cousins served on the Eastern front the youngest was able to survive but died in transit from the Soviet Gulag to home in central Germany

[Ian Cook]

Originally Posted by Bob Chandler

One of the reasons I joined the forum was to try to find out more about my mum's late brother, my uncle Bill, who served with the Medium Artillery through to North Germany. He is on the right in my avatar picture which was taken at Bad Zwischenahn in June 1945.

My father & mother also served but I know more about them, Bill intrigues me because he saw active service in Europe and also because he died soon after the war so there is a lot I don't know about him.

I'm intending to try to get his service record but unfortunately the books I've read are giving me conflicting information (probably out of date). As Bill died just after the war & had no wife or children, and his siblings are now all deceased, would I count as his next of kin in applying for the records? And would I have to provide documentary proof, birth/death certificates etc?

Any advice welcomed.

Cheers

Bob

Hi Bob,

This link should help

Service records - Army

Regards
Ian

[H.Salisbury]

My dad served with the Royal Sussex Regiment and was on the boat to Italy in Feb 1943. I want to find out how I can find any veterans who were in his btn. I have more details if anyone out there answers and can help. Thankyou. His name was Peter Salisbury,

Edit by vP: I've copied H's request to this thread so it doesn't get buried here - A

[sapper]

Here we are then. Sort this little lot out. If you can
Sapper

[sapper]

I thought that if I put that medal cabinet on the site, someone would have a go at identifying what was there.
Sapper

[Paul Reed]

Quite a collection, Brian. I recognise the 39/45, F&G, War and Defence, but I am sure we would appreciate your help with the others.

[sapper]

Sufficient to say that all of them are awarded. take this one for example
Sapper

[Paul Reed]

I remember the large one in the case from 2004, as all of the Normandy vets I had with me were given them by the local authorities. In one case the mayor of a village presented some, together with the traditional hugs and kisses - think the vets would have preferred a few beers!!