If a soldier in camp in England during the Second World War went AWOL for say a week, what sort of punishment could he expect? Would it mean a...
I'm trying to understand a record which reads: Unit X(10) Disembarked and posted to ICRU Unit X(2) Admitted 140 Fd. Amb. (XII)...
Evening all! Does anyone know if there are court martial records online and where I can find them? My great grandfather was definitely arrested...
A relative of mine was in a tank which took a direct hit and he survived. Italy 1944. The incident caused him so much trauma that he just...
Hi I am trying to map out my fathers military records, but I'm very confused. He joined the R.M. on 16th September 1940 in Reading. I think he...
Hi I’m hoping someone may be able to help? I am researching my grandfathers service and have already received documents that state he was...
[ATTACH] Hi This is part of my Grandad George Key’s service record. He was with 2/11 battery 3rd reserve medium regiment RA in the early part of...
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Good evening all, I have recently been sent my late fathers full service and would like some help/information. I have conducted some research and...
I have just received my paternal grandfather's WW2 records. This is a man I never knew as he left when my father was 6 years old. His pre-war...
Hi I am new here, but really hoping to find some help and advice :) I have recently acquired my grandfathers service record. In 1941 he was...
Hi all, my father was posted to n/w europe with this battery in sept 1944.i can't seem to find any info re his movements during this time. i'm...
Hello to all, I am a new member researching my grandfathers military history. And would be most grateful if anyone has any information regarding...
I’m trying to decipher my father’s WWII military record, and hope that someone can help. This link to his documents...
Hi, This is my first time on this Forum (any forum actually) and I would greatly appreciate any help that can be given. I have recently...
Hallo all Can anyone explain the WW1 difference between awol and desertion? Was awol if you were, for example, late back from leave, but...
Hi I'm new to this group and hoping that someone can help. My father served in the Royal Engineers (he was a bricklayer by trade) during WWII. I...
On my great grandfathers Statement of Services record in one entry his rank is given as P/A/L/Cpl instead of Sapper, and in the enty it says A.W.L...
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I have long been searching for a missing uncle who joined the air force at the early stage of WW2, but went awol very soon. He lost touch with his...
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