How can I find out what my Grandad did during world war two?

Question

He lived in Doncaster, and I think he was in the army....

Answer 1

You might try:

http://www.army.mod.uk/contacts/division...

or..

Army Personnel Centre

HQ Secretariat

Historical Disclosures

Mail Point 400

Kentigern House

65 Brown Street

Glasgow

G2 8EX

Tel: [phone], option 1, then option 3

They should be able to advise you

Answer 2

First you need to find out what company or platoon he was in and what regiment or battalion they were under. If you have any pictures of him in uniform this could be determined by someone in a war museum or legion. Once you get that you can get a idea of what he did by finding out where his company or platoon was assigned. The only way you can know specifically what he did would be through letters he wrote home. Although I expect those would be rather vague as they were instrcucted never to be too specific in letters home.

If you have any medal or decorations from his uniform these would be really good too. Your best bet will be a war museum.

You could also ask at the Royal British Legion in Doncaster, [phone], perhaps they could help locate someone who remebers him.

Good Luck