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    Default 908244 Donald Austin THOMAS

    In trying to trace my Uncles time in the RAF and I found this in the London Gazette which we are sure is him.

    From “Supplement to the London Gazette 27th March 1945”
    METEOROLOGICAL BRANCH.
    Appointment to commission.
    As Fig. Off. (emergency): — Actg. Sgt.
    908244 Donald Austin THOMAS (190140). 8th Feb. 1945.
    As Pit. Offs. on prob. (emergency) 8th Feb.1945 •• —

    I assume his service number is 908244 (and not 190140). That said, neither of these numbers appear in searches but I did find a recorded DA Thomas in the meteorological branch as a Flying Officer (again no service number). I do know he was demobbed as a Flight Lieutenant but struggle to find any details.

    As anyone else come across this problem and any have any ideas on narrowing my search down.

    Thanks, Brent

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    Service records from 1921 or later have not yet been released for publication online. The good news is that, assuming the person is dead, the family can but a copy for 30 pounds plus a (photo)copy of the death certificate. See HERE for more information.

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    Yes, his number was 908244 (see image 1288 in the Preview pane). This service number falls within the block allocations issued to Uxbridge in September 1939.

    https://discovery.nationalarchives.g...ils/r/C4005964

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    Thank you Lesley. Unfortunately he was a bachelor and passed away about 30 years ago in Western Australia. He was living with one of his siblings who has since passed away too (so I don't think I can get hold of a death certificate). Do you know if there are plans to publish these records in the near future?

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    Thank you Jomot - at least that clears that question up!

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    You could try HERE

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