Rfn. F.A. Pocock MiD - Any additional info?

Discussion in 'Service Records' started by 8RB, Dec 31, 2024.

  1. 8RB

    8RB Well-Known Member

    Is there any chance the citation for Rfn. Pocock's Mentioned in Dispaches might be found in his service record? I have already checked the National Archives for his citation but had no luck. Any other info on Rfn. Pocock (like army number or DoB) is also very welcome. Rfn. Pocock was a member of 5 Platoon, F Company, 8th Rifle Brigade (11th Armoured Division).

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  2. Tony56

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  3. 8RB

    8RB Well-Known Member

    Many thanks. Where did you find his names?
     
  4. Tony56

    Tony56 Member Patron

    Can just make it out from his medal card. On your original question I doubt that there will be any details of his MID on his records save for a mention that it was awarded.

    Edit: dob 2/8/1923, died 7/2/2021
     
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  5. 8RB

    8RB Well-Known Member

    I would like to apply for Rfn. Pocock's service files, for which I need his death certificate.
    How/where could I get it... or is anyone here able to provide a copy (with DoB and DoD given above: 2/8/1923 and 7/2/2021)?
     
  6. Tony56

    Tony56 Member Patron

    The 1939 register gives his dob as 2/8/1923 and there is this corresponding death record:-
    First name(s) Frederick Arthur
    Last name Pocock
    Sex Male
    Birth year 1923
    Birth date 02 Aug 1923
    Death date 07 Feb 2021
    Residence Newbury
    Postcode area RG
    Postcode district RG14
    Postcode sector RG14 6
    County Berkshire
    Country England
    Record set England & Wales Deaths 2007-2024

    You can order a copy online from the GRO:
    General Register Office
     
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  7. 8RB

    8RB Well-Known Member

    Thanks! I have just ordered the certificate.
     

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