102 squadron 1918/1919

[Sassenach]

I am trying to find info on this squadron and my wife's grandfather Hugh O'Donnell who was an AC2 169580. I have his Cert of Emplyment during the war and his medals in original boxes yet can find no trace of him in these records. A mystery and any help will be appreciated.

[Peter Goodey]

can find no trace of him in these records

I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean by "these records".

I can locate his service record by following the standard advice in the National Archives Research Guide

[Sassenach]

I meant the Forces War Records on this site. Have found nothing but following your link and thanks so much for your help. I am new to this, usually left to my more gifted son but he away to the US.

[Sassenach]

I have searched those online records at The National Archives and all those Hugh O'Donnells and none are he, DOB 12/06/1898

[Sassenach]

Peter, found a reference containing his No and sent off a request for an estimate for the record. Thanks. Any links to the 102 squadron at this time much appreciated.

[Chrissie P]

I too asked advice on this site as to how to find RAF records for WW1. I was adviced to try the RAF but that would cost £30. I was also told about the National Archives Kew, they quoted £20 as it's not an online document. Then one of your kind posters suggested a private researcher for Kew and he quoted £4.50!!! I sent him the reference on Sunday and received the document on Wednesday. How's that for service.

[Peter Goodey]

Any links to the 102 squadron at this time much appreciated.

You may find it rewarding to carry on looking through the National Research Guides. Follow the links from here -

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/

This suggests that a search of the catalogue for "102 squadron", restricting the search to series AIR1 might be interesting -

https://discovery.nationalarchives.go...=&_fr=&_st=adv