Hi I am trying to find out some military information in regards to my dad, for my genealogy research. I have quite a few gaps of his younger days. He was born in 1908 and he died in 1974, so unfortunately I have no one to ask about it. All I know is that he joined the Royal Navy around the mid 1920's his base was Chatham Dockyard, Kent and I believe left in mid to late 1930's. Then I believe in 1943 he joined the Royal Engineers, I do know that he was a driver with the RE until the end of the 2nd World War. I live in Australia now so am unable to look up any records in person, and would be grateful if anyone has any ideas.
Many thanks
Cecil Warwick Sibley
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Re: Cecil Warwick Sibley
WW2 records are sealed in England.
You have to apply for them via the particualr armed service.
A fee is involved and you have no guarantee of getting anything like the detailed records we have in Australia.
You have to apply for them via the particualr armed service.
A fee is involved and you have no guarantee of getting anything like the detailed records we have in Australia.
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Re: Cecil Warwick Sibley
Hi Mark
Thanks for that, I did try the Royal Navy, but they wanted 30 pounds sterling with no guarantee that I would get the info required. I haven't yet tried the Royal Engineers site, but imagine I will get the same response.
Anyway thanks for replying.
Thanks for that, I did try the Royal Navy, but they wanted 30 pounds sterling with no guarantee that I would get the info required. I haven't yet tried the Royal Engineers site, but imagine I will get the same response.
Anyway thanks for replying.
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Re: Cecil Warwick Sibley
You could try the National Archives at Kew - here : http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
I found my granddads army records here a few years ago, but I went there myself. I think their charges are well in excess of £30.00 though. You could try contacting a professional researcher who will look for you.
Good Luck - Maggie
I found my granddads army records here a few years ago, but I went there myself. I think their charges are well in excess of £30.00 though. You could try contacting a professional researcher who will look for you.
Good Luck - Maggie
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