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Posted by Iris (U2129206) on Thursday, 1st September 2011
William Harold Wainwright. dob 08-08-1904 Wolverhampton
dod 26-12-1976 Wolverhampton.Service number 106952
Joined Royal Artilery about 1925/26 Went to China in 1926...served in India also but unsure where of why.
Left army in 1938...was recalled in June 1939 and served till 1946.
Thank you so much in anticipation....Iris
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Posted by bishenbertie (U13222350) on Thursday, 1st September 2011
Hello Iris and welcome to the family history board.
When William was recalled to the army in 1939 was it to the same regiment to do you know?
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Posted by bishenbertie (U13222350) on Thursday, 1st September 2011
Sorry Iris couldn't identify him on any of the military records on fmp.
Sorry Iris couldn't identify him on any of the military records on fmp.Β Thank you for trying anyway BB...Yes, he was recalled to active service to the same regiment. I find it very odd after serving so many years that there's no record of him...very strange indeed.
The records for the 2nd war are not available on line and you can apply for his service record at a cost if you are next of kin, but I hear that there is a long waiting list of over six months.
You can try one of the war forums such as rootschat or just google WW2 Forum and they should tell you more
Edna
read this thread which will explain it
Edna
Many thanks Edna...I'll get onto it right away.
Iris
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Posted by bishenbertie (U13222350) on Saturday, 3rd September 2011
Iris fmp has a few databases covering the WWII, army bmd's of course, prisoners of war and escapers and invaders. Your relative wasn't listed on any of these. There are many more military databases available with information prior to the WWII on fmp. Good luck with your search.
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