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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) EKB, Nov 12, 2023
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  1. L J
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    British aristocracy losses in WW2

    L J, Sep 5, 2009 ... 8 9 10
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    MarkH10
    Apr 18, 2024 at 8:12 PM
  2. 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 at 1:04 PM
  3. dbf
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    Family Medal racks

    dbf, Dec 16, 2013 ... 3 4 5
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    James Harvey
    Apr 6, 2024
  4. Shin Gebis
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    Doncaster Soldiers

    Shin Gebis, Nov 7, 2013 ... 2
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    Shazbaz
    Apr 2, 2024
  5. 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 ... 31 32 33
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    Anny Huberts
    Feb 16, 2024
  6. 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
  7. bydand31
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    What are your family anecdotes from WW2

    bydand31, Feb 15, 2019 ... 2
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    dbf
    Sep 26, 2023
  8. 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
  9. dbf
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    The National Archives, Kew; recommendations for gallantry medals

    dbf, Apr 28, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    dbf
    May 7, 2013
  10. 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
  11. aged

    Flying Officer 139988 Albert Richard Steeples 232 Squadron

    aged, Apr 18, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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    Gareth Smith
    Apr 19, 2024 at 10:42 AM
  12. HollyW

    Service Record Application - Prisoner of War

    HollyW, Apr 17, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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    vitellino
    Apr 18, 2024 at 12:34 PM
  13. apopilartz

    PAF/RAF

    apopilartz, Jun 2, 2016
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    Quarterfinal
    Apr 17, 2024 at 10:55 PM
  14. mac22

    RA 120 LAA Regt 1944

    mac22, Sep 1, 2015 ... 2
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    Sheldrake
    Apr 17, 2024 at 7:56 PM
  15. MaryAnn

    Searching for HMS Fiji survivor

    MaryAnn, Apr 17, 2024 at 1:13 PM
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    davidbfpo
    Apr 17, 2024 at 3:57 PM
  16. Stephanie Ellershaw

    Rearching Grandfather 3459333: Lancashire Fusiliers, 1st RG Hussars, 2ARV, 3 RTR

    Stephanie Ellershaw, Apr 15, 2024 at 7:46 PM
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    davidbfpo
    Apr 16, 2024 at 7:59 AM
  17. Hoody321

    Researching casualties from 26th Armoured Brigade Workshops

    Hoody321, Jan 12, 2020
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    gmyles
    Apr 15, 2024 at 10:36 AM
  18. aged

    1527319 Gunner William Henry COPE, 56 LAA Regiment, Royal Artillery: 02/05/1944

    aged, Apr 14, 2024 at 9:05 PM
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    Tony56
    Apr 14, 2024 at 9:51 PM
  19. davidbfpo

    WW2 Soldier Research - Tips and Links for New Researchers (update)

    davidbfpo, Nov 15, 2020 ... 2
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    Phillip Charles Jones
    Apr 14, 2024 at 4:42 PM
  20. Buteman

    ENSOR, Charles Nephi, Private, Ox & Bucks Light Infantry, Died 24 March 1945 - Looking for more info

    Buteman, May 28, 2015 ... 2
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    Clare Francis
    Apr 14, 2024 at 8:58 AM
  21. Alondonboy

    Tracing Ancestor And Photographic Memorabilia To Share

    Alondonboy, Nov 12, 2023 ... 2 3
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    MrsC
    Apr 13, 2024 at 2:35 AM
  22. neilmrobinson

    Great Uncle. Died 8th August 1944 during Op Totalize.

    neilmrobinson, Apr 7, 2024
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    dbf
    Apr 12, 2024
  23. Robert O'Connor

    82851 Wren EUGENIE NETTLETON DENBY died 2nd May 1945

    Robert O'Connor, Apr 11, 2024
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    Robert O'Connor
    Apr 12, 2024
  24. Regina

    George Johnston/e

    Regina, Apr 9, 2024
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    Regina
    Apr 11, 2024
  25. Luca Anges

    Anyone know anything about British involvement in India 1944-1948

    Luca Anges, Feb 23, 2024
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    Luca Anges
    Apr 10, 2024
  26. Coops_0031

    2017606 Driver Sam PRESSON, Royal Engineers: killed in Auschwitz bombing raid, 20/08/1944

    Coops_0031, Apr 10, 2024
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    davidbfpo
    Apr 10, 2024
  27. Charley Fortnum

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

    Charley Fortnum, Mar 21, 2015 ... 20 21 22
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    Charley Fortnum
    Apr 10, 2024
  28. Debbie Williamson

    Cpl Don Winer possible RCAF

    Debbie Williamson, Sep 29, 2023
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    Jan Winer
    Apr 10, 2024
  29. Blair Hobson

    Help for a complete novice - William Henry Beales 10669764, RASC: service records/medals

    Blair Hobson, Mar 1, 2024 ... 2
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    Blair Hobson
    Apr 8, 2024
  30. vic hill

    WILLIAM R WHITE LOWESTOFT CARLTON COLVIILA BRN

    vic hill, Feb 3, 2024
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    vic hill
    Apr 8, 2024
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