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30/12/2020 19:01:23
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annagriffin
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Hello All - I'm new and probably posting in the wrong place - sorry - please put me right!
We are researching my grandfather in law. We know that he was part of the LRDG but cannot find out much information. We've quite a few pictures and letters and know that he was a driver. He was definitely in Egypt and Syria (definitely here at Christmas 1943 as we have the 'Christmas Day order of events' in the 87 Sub Area) and was working alongside Paddy Mayne for at least some of the war.
Hi name was Thomas B Griffin no - 2989323
If anyone can point us in any direction I'd be hugely appreciative - we're drawing a blank!
Best wishes, Anna
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30/12/2020 21:17:22
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Ritchie
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Hi Anna
This is my first reply and also made my first posting today as well!
I dont know if this helps but a friend of mine - Bendan O'Carroll has written about 4 books on the LRDG and if you become stuck I can put you in touch with him. I think he has written specifically on the New Zealand side of the LRDG but he knows so much about the topic and visited Lybia etc and produced a DVD that he can probably help you.
Regards
Mark Wilcox
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30/12/2020 23:08:07
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annagriffin
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Thank you so much for replying! That would be a great help! Regards, Anna
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31/12/2020 00:47:41
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NIC
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Hi Anna,
Your first step would be to apply to the MoD for your grandfather-in-law's service record. The MoD is the ONLY custodian of WWII service Records...
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-records-of-deceased-service-personnel
Please shout out if you need any advice or assistance...
Nick
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"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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31/12/2020 06:46:43
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Ritchie
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Hi Anna
Here is his email address: [email protected]
His name is Brendan O?Carroll and mention I sent you his email. Look him up on Google too!
Hope he can help
Regards
Mark
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01/01/2021 20:11:58
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annagriffin
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Great stuff - thanks so much!
Any ideas why his number doesn't come up on a 'forces war records' or ancestry.com search?
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01/01/2021 20:19:53
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Ritchie
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Brendan wasn?t in the military, just a historian and has just retired as a customs officer here in New Zealand. He specialises in the LRDG history but has also written other military books.
Regards
Mark
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02/01/2021 12:18:25
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annagriffin
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Sorry - I meant my grandfather in law!
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02/01/2021 12:55:02
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NIC
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annagriffin wrote:Great stuff - thanks so much!
Any ideas why his number doesn't come up on a 'forces war records' or ancestry.com search?
The answer is that despite their claims, they don't have access to WWII Service Records.
The MoD is the ONLY custodian of WWII Service Records and will remain so for a few years yet.
But, as family, you can apply to the MoD for a scan of his documents...
Nick
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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02/01/2021 20:47:18
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Ritchie
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Hi Anna
I received an email from Brendan yesterday- here is his reply:
Hi Mark,
Happy New Year to you and yours too. May 2021 be a vast improvement on what
has been!
I read the forum attachment, I am happy for her to email me and were can
look into the history and see what we can find.
All the best,
Brendan
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02/01/2021 20:48:43
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annagriffin
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Awesome - thank you all for your help!
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