WW2 RCA Gunner

Originally posted by klambie
Karmen,

It's been my experience that while a Service Number helps, it's not required to get a copy of his records. As long as you can provide enough info that they can be sure they have the right guy, that should be enough. I've had past success with just

Name
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Name of Parents
Branch of Service
Dates of Service (pretty rough guesses in some cases)

That, along with proof that he's been deceased for more than 20 years (obit or death certificate) should be enough.

Thanks a lot Kevin,

I'll have to try and come up with his obituary, which may be difficult as I only have the year "1974" ... but there was sure to be an obituary in the Winnipeg Free Press. Too bad that Manitoba's Vital Statistics online database for births doesn't show any info less than 100 years old ... Uncle John born 1913. Don' know his birthplace either. Am putting feelers out in the family in case someone remembers anything too.

Hmmmm ... :idea: ... I just recalled a lady from backhome who is into geneology ... maybe she's come across this info? Thanks for reminding me about Adele!!!!