Officers from Ireland in WW2

my Great Grandad was in Ireland and served as a Major in British India in WW2 and as only 80000 Irish fought for Britain in WW2 I would of thought he was one of the highest ranked Irish officer at the time. I obviously don’t think he was say in top 25 bobby but I would be willing to bet he would be between 500-1000 highest ranked officer at the time.if anyone could advise me how to find out and if anyone has records on that kind of thing great

 

Welcome aboard. There is plenty of knowledge and expertise here. Even if I cannot recall Irish men serving in WW2 as a theme.

We always recommend applying for the Service Record. It is the definitive account of his service. Yes, it can take time and regularly has good and disappointing responses. A very short note (copied from Clive): you will need his date of birth and death cert available here for £7 https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ Link for service records
Select the service - Apply for a deceased person's military record - GOV.UK

It is vital you add his full name, Date of Birth, Service Number and if known their unit. Members can check their resources and do some online research. Others may be looking now and in the future for them; we regularly have people join who have found a post or thread about a relative.

It might be worth checking if there is a local newspaper article about him, especially when he died. Most public libraries have access to the British Newspaper Archive when in the library, not online.

It helps to add a ‘tag’ when you create a thread, only you can do this. It is for the formation / corps involved or a theme like intelligence. Searching tags can identify threads, otherwise it takes a bit longer.

Some help via PM next; which is a now four pg. PDF. Also available on: WW2 Soldier Research - Tips and Links for New Researchers (update) Plus: How to Start a new Thread / Edit Post / Upload Image

This thread may help: Irish citizens , volunteered or conscripted?

 

I just know about a young officer: T.C.F. Prittie POW and escapee

Stefan.

 

You might also look at this Trust:
https://www.militaryheritage.ie/about-us/military-heritage/

 

Although not born in Ireland Field Marshall Montgomery had Irish parents & had in the 1920's visited his father's estates at New park House, Moville, Co Donegal.

 

Don't overlook Alex
Harold, Rupert, Leofric George Alexander, son of the Earl of Caledon

Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis - Wikipedia
Born in London of Irish descent.

Bernard Montgomery - Wikipedia
Born in Kennington, Surrey, son of a church of Ireland Minister.

 

Kendal Chavasse - Wikipedia

British Army Officers 1939-1945 - A (unithistories.com)