Grandfather in WW2

[BarnesDoors]

My Grandfather fought in World War 2, but he would never talk about any of his experiences, and I do not know which regiment he was in. Where would I start to look for information about him, without knowing any details about the regiment or about any of his experiences?

[magpie]

I would check with every other relative and his old friends first, he may well have spoke to them about things, also see if they have any old photos of him in uniform or anything else you could pick up clues from.

[BarnesDoors]

Great, thanks for the advice - I'll see what I can find.

[maggiliz]

Try this website for information on World War II records, etc.

https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/England...ry_Records

[BarnesDoors]

Thanks for the link although with my subscription to The Genealogist (signed up this morning!) I can see the records on there.

[BarnesDoors]

Hi, have finally found out some more information about him after speaking to a relative (and after having no luck with my subscription ) - it turns out he worked at the docks, I believe in or around Portsmouth, rather than actually fighting in the war. I believe he was part of a group of electrical engineers? Does anyone know if there is anywhere I can find out more about this, and if possible, find a record?

[pejay]

Would it be classed as work of national importance? I know quite a few jobs were. you could try TNA or even try a search engine see if it throws up anything. I know WW11 records are with the MOD, and I think you have to pay quite a bit for info. It is definately worth asking any family for any info

[BarnesDoors]

Thanks, I'll head back to my relative and see if she has any more info on him, then try what you've suggested. Thanks alot!