Hi all,
I'm busy with some research on my grandad and wondered whether anyone had any additional information on either him or his friend (both survived the war). I'm fortunate to have a diary from the war and am piecing this together along with old photographs. Any additional information would be great although appreciate the chances of this are slim! I also plan on applying for his service record following the sticky.
I have included their details below:
First Name: John (known as Jack)
Surname: Armstrong
Resided Town: Stalag 20a, Thorn Podgorz
Resided Country: Poland
Fate: Prisoner of War
Information: POW No. 20380
Rank: Private
Service Number: 4455510
First Name: C
Surname: Bright
Resided Town: Stalag 20b, Marienburg
Nationality: British
Resided Country: Poland
Fate: Prisoner of War
Information: POW No. 6373
Rank: Gunner
Service Number: 1071327
Many thanks,
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19-02-2015, 9:15 PM #1x1xMarcx1xGuest
John (Jack) Armstrong (DLI) & C Bright (RHA)
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19-02-2015, 10:43 PM #2
Welcome to the British-Genealogy forums
If you came to us from FWR then reading This will tell you a little about us.
You can purchase service records for WW11 from the MoD who still hold them. This 'sticky' explains who can apply and where, what information will be released and when and to whom. There is a charge of 30 pounds and a wait of a few months, I understand, as so many are applying at the moment.
You will also need your grandfather's death certifcate.
ChristinaSometimes paranoia is just having all the facts.
William Burroughs
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20-02-2015, 9:00 AM #3x1xMarcx1xGuest
Thank you
The plan is to apply for his records from the MoD. Is the original death certificate required or will a photocopy suffice?
Thanks again
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20-02-2015, 10:03 AM #4
Hi
John's service number indicates he joined up with the - West Yorkshire Regiment 4523001 - 4601000 (range of service numbers to them)
and Mr Bright - Royal Artillery (Field, Coastal & Anti-Aircraft) 721001 - 1842000 and 11000001 - 11500000 (which is hinted by his rank anyway).
After you get their service records, they will give you details on which battalions and you can get war diaries to understand where they went.
regards
Robert
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22-04-2020, 9:03 AM #5
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C Bright 6373 was my grandad I also have a diary,Pow photos and his pow dog tag.My email address is
]rusticmonster [at] hotmail.comLast edited by Lesley Robertson; 22-04-2020 at 9:35 AM. Reason: Email address deactivated as per our TOC
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