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14/06/2018 09:49:34
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Andrew Sheldon
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Hi there,
I need help finding out some information about my grandfather
John Robert Sheldon
D.O.B. 12/07/1919
NI number KN 48 84 92 D
Service no. unknown
My father says he was in Commando no.6.
Can anyone check if this is correct?
Many thanks
Andrew Sheldon
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14/06/2018 09:53:07
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Andrew Sheldon
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We know he was a trainer at Achnacarry in marksmanship
- He was at the D Day landings and was a runner for Lord Lovat we think relaying instruction between HQ and the front in the battle for Normandy
His best friend also in the commando's was S.J.BISELL who was also a trainer at Achnacarry in hand to hand combat. I wondered if this would help.
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14/06/2018 09:58:14
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Andrew Sheldon
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This is my Grandfather
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14/06/2018 09:59:36
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Andrew Sheldon
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I think he is on this group shot at Achnacarry
He is back row 6 in from the left
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14/06/2018 10:01:34
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Andrew Sheldon
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I also think this is him at the Pegasus bridge. He is the first man standing to the right of the jeep
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14/06/2018 13:15:31
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Andrew,
Your grandfather originally enlisted in the Royal Artillery prior to volunteering for the Commandos. His cap badge on his beret is a Royal Artillery collar badge. Many Commandos chose to use the smaller collar badge than the full size Royal Artillery cap badge.
There are three John Sheldons who enlisted in the Royal Artillery between 1940 and 1942.
You will be able to apply for his military service records with only his full name and date of birth.
The Commando you have identified in the Normandy photograph is Frank Barton of 6 Commando.
Good luck with your research
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14/06/2018 17:48:10
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Andrew Sheldon
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Thanks for that guy. I am going to apply for his service records. So the Normandy photo is not him but the group shot of commando no.6 could be?
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14/06/2018 18:10:26
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Andrew Sheldon
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What is the site I need to apply for his military record. There seems to be loads of sites?
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14/06/2018 18:16:41
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Andrew Sheldon
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What is the site I need to apply for his military record. There seems to be loads of sites?
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14/06/2018 23:11:20
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NIC
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Andrew,
Do not bother with online site for WWII service records!
The only custodian for WWII service records is the MoD.
You'll need to complete two forms and send a copy of your grandfather's death certificate to them and you will receive a scan of his original, handwritten records. It will cost £30 unless your grandmother is still with you and she signs the consent as next of kin...
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-records-of-deceased-service-personnel
You'll need the 'Next of kin' form and 'British Army-part 2' form
Both straight forward but don't hesitate to ask here/PM me if you have any problems
Nick
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"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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14/06/2018 23:20:22
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NIC
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Hi Andrew,
Andrew Sheldon wrote:
His best friend also in the commando's was S.J.BISELL who was also a trainer at Achnacarry in hand to hand combat. I wondered if this would help.
Do you have any anecdotes concerning your grandfather and his friend Stan 'Sonny' Bissell?
Maybe some photos of them together?
Incidently the group photo in which you think you can identify your grandfather isn't at Achnacarry.
Nick
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15/06/2018 10:22:16
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Andrew Sheldon
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S.J.BISELL
My grandfathers friend in the commando's
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15/06/2018 10:23:10
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Andrew Sheldon
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Unfortunately I have no photo's of them together but I do have some stories
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15/06/2018 10:25:21
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Andrew Sheldon
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NIC wrote:
Incidently the group photo in which you think you can identify your grandfather isn't at Achnacarry.
Nick
I got this photo off this site
Do we know where that was taken?
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01/07/2018 10:19:20
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NIC
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Hi Andrew,
Sorry about the delay in answering - I've been away on holiday!
The group photo is of No.6 Commando HQ Troop and is taken at Helensburgh, Scotland on 26th September 1942
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