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    Default Re: Help finding a record

    After looking into all this quite exstensively Laura, i feel that the only and possibly better way to go about this is to look into the CRS10 Documentations of Seaman.

    These Series covers various Alphabetical Names , and if there is one for your Grand Father, it will hold all information that you may seek!

    Harris R A to Harris Z | The National Archives

    So clicking on this Link will take you to the Page where you can Start an Application as the other !
    Good Luck

    And to make things even more Complicated he may also have been serving in the COMNO during his period in which case again one has to apply , more Money!!
    Cheers

    Hare, C T R - Harry, J M. (Described at item level) | The National Archives
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    Thank you both for this, I feel better as I thought I must be being stupid! I believe COMNO might have been a possibility.

    It is my couisn providing info, my uncle is going to give me a ring so hopefully I can see if they have the medal/any other information.

    I really appreciate the help and I'll be looking at all the links and following your kind advice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Vernon View Post
    Complications , as i have found such a name but cannot see any DOB , so not sure on this one ??
    Only way is of course to apply , but again there is csting and it may not even be him?
    Oh boy this is tough.
    I have also looked at the Service Medals but cannot find any Medals issued to him ?? Strange that as you mention the Atlantic Star!! ??
    Where did you see this, do you have the actual Medal at Hand?
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    R780842 HARRIS R E | The National Archives
    Yes I thought it odd as I looked through the naval medals lists on ancestry (I'm going to dig deeper with my uncle and see if they have the medal)

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    I've got extra info!:

    Dad’s Identity Card no is CGE 3131950.

    Dad’s medals are: -

    1. 1939-45 Star and clasp (which is missing)

    2. Atlantic Star.

    3. War Medal, 1939-45, with an Oak Leaf (which is missing) I bought another in a Norwich medals shop, but have also lost that.

    4. There should also be a Defence Medal which is missing.

    5. He had a 1st class conduct badge on 7th Jan ’44.

    I have the original box and notification that there should be six items.


    Convoy Signalman C/JX 232569

    He was released on 7th December 1945 (Class A) from HMS President.

    Dad was wounded in action on 3rd Sept 1944 and again on 7th Jan 1945.

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    Well now Laura
    The following indicates to me that he was then Royal Navy, not Merchant!
    Convoy Signalman C/JX 232569


    • eg: C/JX - Long service seaman from Chatham Port Division


    The reason i could not find the correct Man!
    Will have to start all over and see if i can possibly get any record on him in the RN.
    Cheers

    You can also read the Following page to guide you to possibly obtaining any Service Records.
    Cheers

    Royal Navy ratings enlisted after 1918 - The National Archives


    PS Do you by ant chance have any Ship or Ships anywhere in your Paperwork that he served on or with??
    Cheers
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    HMS President we think was the last ship he was on.

    I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help.

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    Hi Laura
    Just one more thing if you may know, when did he actually Join the RN. Year??
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    Hi Laura.
    Sad though this my be, is it possible he was buried with his medals, My grandfather who fought in the first war was buried with his.
    Des
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    Quote Originally Posted by Des Taff Jenkins View Post
    Hi Laura.
    Sad though this my be, is it possible he was buried with his medals, My grandfather who fought in the first war was buried with his.
    Des
    Thank you, that is possible, I'm definitely more interested in finding the record so I can help my dad look up his ships

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Vernon View Post
    Hi Laura
    Just one more thing if you may know, when did he actually Join the RN. Year??
    Thanks
    October 1939

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    So Laura
    Its for sure the MOD you will want to contact, as it will hold his Records!
    Cheers

    This is a short guide to records of Royal Navy ratings that enlisted and served after the First World War. Many of the records of ratings who served in the Second World War and all of the records for ratings that enlistedafter 1928, are held by the Ministry of Defence. However, the records of ratings that enlisted with the Royal Navy in or before 1928 and went on to serve in the Second World War may be held at The National Archives.


    Obtain information about yourself held by MOD - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)



    How to apply

    To make it easy for you to exercise your right under the Data Protection law, the MOD gives you different options to request your personal data from them.
    Using one of MOD’s forms will make it easier to process your request.
    Apply online

    1. Civilian personnel, ex-civilian personnel or ex-servicepersons should use this online form.
    2. Current servicepersons should download and complete the MOD 1694 and email or hand it into your local unit.

    Note: These forms are not mandatory. MOD will also accept requests made in other ways (e.g., by post or email).
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    I really appreciate your help with this. I will do that application.

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