Help from UK members
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Topic: Help from UK members
Posted By: Tikirocker
Subject: Help from UK members
Date Posted: April 15 2008 at 9:35pm
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G'day lads, I need some advice, if you can give it ... I am currently doing research on my Grandfather who was a member of the Shiny 9th ( Royal Sussex Regiment ) in Burma during WW2 ... I want to request his service records but don't really know who to contact first or where to start? There is also a small matter of requesting medals also. Any help, advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated! Feel free to PM me or contact direct at psi_fan@yahoo.com Best, Simon |
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Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 6:05am
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Tiki;
Royal Legion should be able to help you with the medal issue.(Royal Cdn Legion is VERY good with that,here.Since ours is a copy of Royal Legion-I imagine it would be similar). For what its worth Hoadie ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
Posted By: Tikirocker
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 6:09am
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What's the deal with Royal Legion mate ... how could they help, in what way? |
Posted By: Tony
Date Posted: April 18 2008 at 4:50am
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Try these links mate
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/56/a2636156.shtml - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/56/a2636156.shtml
http://www.royalsussex.org.uk/RSLHG_Bibliography.htm - http://www.royalsussex.org.uk/RSLHG_Bibliography.htm
http://www.army.mod.uk/contacts/divisions/records.htm - http://www.army.mod.uk/contacts/divisions/records.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/user/85/u2684785.shtml - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/user/85/u2684785.shtml
Hope they can help in some way. ------------- Rottie (PitBulls dad.) “If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons Born free taxed to death!!! |
Posted By: hoadie
Date Posted: April 18 2008 at 11:04am
They have service officers.they chase down pensions,outstanding monies, housing /support for vets & dependants etc...& are the ONLY vehicle available in chasing down/replacing stolen/lost/missing medals. They are akin to your RSL.these people are ex-vets themselves.Volunteers for the position, & are incredibly helpful. In this situation, they cud be your best ally. Hoadie ------------- Loose wimmen tightened here |
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