Occupation of father on Birth Certificate during WW2

Main forum for discussion of Genealogy topics across the Counties and elsewhere.

Moderators: grangers14, admin, Northern Lass

Occupation of father on Birth Certificate during WW2

Postby MIK » Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:45 am

I am curious to know if on certificates during the War, if the father was in the Forces, whether this would be mentioned or his usual occupation? I have a birth certifcate for 1943, where the father was a Gunner in the 70th Regt, and died in action in Italy in 1944. However, on his son's birth certificate in 1943, he is mentioned as working as an Electric Welder in armaments, I am wondering if he could have been with his regiment earlier or could he have joined in 1944 only? I have several records for his death, but none mention when he actually joined. Thanks.
MIK
 
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:25 pm

Re: Occupation of father on Birth Certificate during WW2

Postby SRD » Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:34 am

Some men who had particular skills were sent to work in armaments factories after call up but they could be recalled to their regiments if required.
Currently investigating the Hillmans of Sussex.
User avatar
SRD
 
Posts: 2441
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 5:34 pm
Location: Wiltshire


Return to General Discussion

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 18 guests