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  1. Photo Restoration

    Discussion of, and helping out with, the restoration of family & military photographs.
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    Latest: I don't like 'colourised' photos. (With AI imagery stuff) OpanaPointer, Jul 17, 2026
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  1. Paul Reed
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    Did any of your family serve during WW2; if so what did they do?

    Paul Reed, Mar 3, 2004 ... 33 34 35
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    OpanaPointer
    Jul 12, 2026
  2. Shin Gebis
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    Doncaster Soldiers

    Shin Gebis, Nov 7, 2013 ... 2 3
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    Andrew Box
    Jun 9, 2026
  3. L J
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    British aristocracy losses in WW2

    L J, Sep 5, 2009 ... 9 10 11
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    CL1
    Apr 16, 2026
  4. Paul Reed
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    WW2 Medal Index Card

    Paul Reed, Dec 24, 2008
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    Tullybrone
    Apr 7, 2026
  5. dbf
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    The National Archives, Kew; recommendations for gallantry medals

    dbf, Apr 28, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    geoff501
    Jan 13, 2026
  6. dbf
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    Family Medal racks

    dbf, Dec 16, 2013 ... 4 5 6
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    Wobbler
    Sep 26, 2025
  7. Chris C
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    (In general) Applying for military records without a death certificate

    Chris C, May 5, 2024
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    Rootes75
    Apr 10, 2025
  8. bydand31
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    What are your family anecdotes from WW2

    bydand31, Feb 15, 2019 ... 2 3
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    tmac
    Mar 31, 2025
  9. oldscaley
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    Double Army Numbers & related difficulties with MOD applications

    oldscaley, Jan 16, 2024
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    Shazbaz
    Apr 13, 2024
  10. 7mark
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    Handwritten Codes on Casualty List Records - Solved

    7mark, Nov 17, 2016 ... 2 3 4
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    timuk
    Dec 5, 2023
  11. Peter Clare
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    Advice to the relative of a man who is missing.

    Peter Clare, Apr 1, 2023
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    Peter Clare
    Apr 1, 2023
  12. jacksun
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    WW2 Soldier Research - Tips and Links for New Researchers

    jacksun, Aug 28, 2012
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    jacksun
    Aug 28, 2012
  13. John Pothmann

    Sgt. William Leslie Peever 2nd KSLI

    John Pothmann, Aug 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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    Wobbler
    Aug 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM
  14. Pat Atkins

    Dvr GH Saxton RASC or Spr GH Saxton RE?

    Pat Atkins, Jan 14, 2015 ... 2
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    Pat Atkins
    Aug 10, 2026 at 4:41 PM
  15. Sairzr

    Looking for info about LCT 719 on DDay

    Sairzr, Aug 3, 2026
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    Michel Sabarly
    Aug 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM
  16. Airframer

    Two Brothers: Pte Reuben Kenwright 1744355 Pioneer Corps & LAC James Kenwright 856715 RAF

    Airframer, Mar 28, 2025
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    Steve1955
    Aug 9, 2026 at 8:08 AM
  17. FrankyFire

    looking for 4th bn Lincolnshire Regiment war diary

    FrankyFire, Jul 18, 2024 ... 2 3
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    Ian279
    Aug 8, 2026 at 10:15 PM
  18. J Kubra

    2583424 Signalman John Mark Powell

    J Kubra, Aug 7, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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    J Kubra
    Aug 8, 2026 at 12:17 AM
  19. Frank Emmen

    968353 Sgt Sylvester Jones - 105 Sqn RAF - Looking for family / Next of Kin (Manchester area)

    Frank Emmen, Aug 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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    Frank Emmen
    Aug 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
  20. deltaCvT

    Member of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps

    deltaCvT, Aug 5, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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    klambie
    Aug 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
  21. Charley Fortnum

    5th Infantry Reinforcement Training Depot [5/IRTD]

    Charley Fortnum, Nov 10, 2015
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    Robou
    Aug 6, 2026 at 6:11 PM
  22. Charley Fortnum

    Family Soldiers: 1/4th Essex (WW2) & 25 Field Regiment R.A.(Post-War)

    Charley Fortnum, Mar 21, 2015 ... 22 23 24
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    Charley Fortnum
    Aug 6, 2026 at 4:35 AM
  23. HShert

    Looking for information about Corporal Walter Smith who was with the 3rd Greek Mountain Brigade

    HShert, Aug 4, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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    HShert
    Aug 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM
  24. Martin Abbott

    SSM Gardner, 51st Tank Brigade (Leeds Rifles)

    Martin Abbott, Aug 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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    davidbfpo
    Aug 5, 2026 at 10:36 AM
  25. Andy Martin

    Dog Tags Search?

    Andy Martin, Aug 3, 2026
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    davidbfpo
    Aug 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
  26. flamme justine

    Looking for PFC Edmund Francis Leber Jr. (4th Port Battalion, died 10 July 1944)

    flamme justine, Aug 3, 2026
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    flamme justine
    Aug 3, 2026
  27. Ian279

    Driver HAROLD ROWLAND HACKETT Service Number: T/138275

    Ian279, Jul 30, 2026
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    Ian279
    Aug 1, 2026
  28. JosieRay

    Searching for Sidney Gilbert Davidson - possibly Desert Rats

    JosieRay, Jul 31, 2026
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    Tony56
    Aug 1, 2026
  29. 8RB

    Any information on Rfn. Morley - 6919848

    8RB, Jul 31, 2026
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    davidbfpo
    Jul 31, 2026
  30. Peter Cameron

    Peter Cameron 263 Army Field Company Royal Engineers

    Peter Cameron, Jul 31, 2026
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    davidbfpo
    Jul 31, 2026
  31. 8RB

    Missing DSO citation - Lt.-Col. E.J.A.H. Brush DSO MBE

    8RB, Jul 29, 2026
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    164
    bamboo43
    Jul 30, 2026
  32. Barry Wilton

    Search - Arthur Henry Wilton - Merchant Navy & RN.

    Barry Wilton, Apr 27, 2026 ... 2 3
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    Hugh MacLean
    Jul 28, 2026
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