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Joan

Joan Report 18 Sep 2025 05:27

My grandfather was a ambulance driver with the Black Watch Highlanders. I would like some more information about him. Thanks

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 18 Sep 2025 08:36

With such a common name, more info is vital.

Date and place of birth. And years of service please.

Have you done ANY research at all?

The people who help on here are all just paying members like yourself .

Jink20

Jink20 Report 18 Sep 2025 11:00

If you have his medals, can you look on the edge (rim) of the rounded ones and the rear of the star for his Service number. Thank you.

Additionally, parents names/address and any children name/dob would be useful as this information can appear on a Service/Pension record, which can be used to confirm that we have the correct soldier.

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 18 Sep 2025 17:55

Please don’t forget that over 70% of WW1 records simply do not exist - one assumes you refer to WW1. If, however, it’s WW2, you will have to apply for the man’s records, as they will not be online

It pays to be specific. ;-)

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 21 Sep 2025 14:25

How to apply for a copy of service records - if you have all the required details:

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-records-of-service/apply-for-the-records-of-a-deceased-serviceperson

Researching:
Old genealogists never die.....they just lose their census.

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 24 Sep 2025 13:31

PM sent asking OP to return…..OPENED