Tracing a soldier of WW2

[Jan65]

Hi

I'm doing some research on behalf of a friend who would like to know more about her father's time in the Second World War.

I know his name, and she was told he was in the Scottish Camerons, and was a desert rat. I believe he was born in 1915, and that's just about all I know, other than he died in 1976 aged 60.

I would like to find, if possible, his army number at least, and would like to know, if I can find that, how I could trace his records for her? Could anyone point me in the right direction please?

Many thanks.

[Jan1954]

Hello Janice,

Unfortunately, all Second World War service records are closed until 2020. But, service records may be released to the serviceman or woman (if he/she is still alive) and to his/her next of kin if he/she had died.

The place to contact is:

Army Personnel Centre
Historic Disclosures
Mail Point 400
Kentigern House
65 Brown Street
Glasgow
G2 8EX

Tel: 0845 600 9663, option 1, then option 3. They should then send you a form to complete.

You may also find this link useful.

[Jan65]

Hi again Jan

Thank you very much for your speedy response and help, I'll pass all this on to my friend.

Janice