14 Field Dressing Station in NW Europe 1944-45

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  1. Sean Joyce

    Sean Joyce Member

    Does anyone have any info on 14 FDS, RAMC?

    I'm trying to retrace my grandfathers footsteps during the war.

    Many thanks
     
  2. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    14 F.D.S. | The National Archives
    Reference: WO 222/985
    Description:
    14 F.D.S.
    Date: 1944 July - 1945 Mar.
    Held by: The National Archives, Kew
    Legal status: Public Record(s)
    Closure status: Open Document, Open Description

    14 F.D.S. | The National Archives
    Reference: WO 177/899
    Description:
    14 F.D.S.
    Date: 1943 Jan.- 1946 May
    Held by: The National Archives, Kew
    Legal status: Public Record(s)
    Closure status: Open Document, Open Description
    Access conditions: Closed For 50 years

    TD
     
  3. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

  4. Sean Joyce

    Sean Joyce Member

    TD, that's a brilliant start - got my readers ticket and off to the archives next Tuesday!

    Thanks
     
  5. Albert10

    Albert10 Junior Member

    Hi, I am researching my fathers time in the RAMC, and his route through Europe after the Invasion. He was called Albert Wallace, and was in 14 Field Dressing Station. We recently found a partial list of places on the route to Hamburg, but the names seem to be written phonetically, I presume there were no road signs, and were just told where they were! Gradually finding my way, but the spellings are very different at times, and Google does not always point you in the right direction.
    His number was 7394707 if that helps.
    Please be patient, I have just started this!
     
  6. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    Hi

    Firstly - do you have his service records? if not then it is important to obtain them before you go any further, as they will confirm all the units he was in, when he was in them and where in the world he was at those times, the link for those forms (they can ONLY be obtained from the MOD) is Request records of deceased service personnel

    He may have been based in 14 Field Dressing Station but that was just a dressing station and not a 'unit'

    TD
     
  7. Albert10

    Albert10 Junior Member

    Thank you for the prompt reply and advice TD. No I do not have his service records, but will be applying for them in the next few days. As my father died in 1974, and my mother in 1994, will I be classed as Next of Kin by the MoD?
    Also, is there just one fee of £30 to pay, I had a quick look last night and it was a little confusing, but thats probably me and a late night.
    Thank you again for your help, it is much appreciated, and I will keep the forum informed of my progress/results.
    Ian
     
  8. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    You are next of kin, but a £30 fee is payable per application, you will also need a death certificate (or copy of one at least)

    You need to fill in one form that explains who you are and why you are applying, the second form will be about your relative

    TD
     
  9. Richard Lewis

    Richard Lewis Member

    As your father died more than 25 years ago being "next of kin" is irrelevant, anyone can apply for the service records. No next of kin consent is required.

    £30 has to be paid except for "the spouse or civil partner of the subject at the time of death (or parent if there was no spouse or civil partner)".

    Richard
     
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  10. Albert10

    Albert10 Junior Member

    Thank you very much Richard and TD, again wonderfully prompt replies, and great advice. I'm new to this part of genealogy, so very grateful for your help.

    Ian
     
  11. Albert10

    Albert10 Junior Member

    Is a photocopy of my fathers Death Certificate acceptable when applying for his Service Record, or is a proper official copy from the Register Office needed?
     
  12. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    https://assets.publishing.service.g...ce_details_general_enquirers_pt1_v6.1__1_.pdf

    • Unless the individual died in Service, you are required to provide a copy of
    a death certificate as proof of death before a request can be accepted.

    However, if the date of birth of the individual was more than 116 years ago, the
    requirement to provide a death certificate will be waived. In some circumstances,
    MOD may contact you if a death certificate is required.


    TD
     
  13. Albert10

    Albert10 Junior Member

    Thank you TD, not quite 116 years, born 1910, died 1973, but neither my brother or myself seem to have the Death Certificate, so I will have to apply for a copy anyway. Thanks again for your help.
     
  14. Albert10

    Albert10 Junior Member

    Forms filled in, copy of Death Certificate found and included, sent them off, now just hoping they find something. Thank you for your help, I will post results when they return, and I have digested them!
     
  15. Historic Steve

    Historic Steve Researching 21 Army Group/BAOR post VE day

    From my collection of higher formation War Dairies from May 45 there are only two references to 14 Field Dressing Station RAMC, on the 9 May 45 order of battle for HQ 12th Corps (so Hamburg fits) and HQ 8th Corps District showing a disbandment order was issued for 8 Apr 46, sorry no locations or any other details

    Best of luck with your research
    https://britisharmyingermany.com (under construction)
     
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  16. Albert10

    Albert10 Junior Member

    Thank you Steve. Hopefully his Service Record may give more information on Units etc.
     
  17. Sean Joyce

    Sean Joyce Member

    Hi Albert10...

    Apologies I haven't been on here for some time.

    Before we went into lockdown earlier this year I visited the National Archives and started to transcribe the War Diary for 14 FDS. I have it in a word document if you'd like. I've tried to capture as many locations as I could but Major Clarkes handwriting was a little challenging at times. :)

    How do I attached a word document here?

    Sean
     
  18. Sean Joyce

    Sean Joyce Member

    ... or post an image?
     

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