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    Hello,

    I have an ID bracelet belonging to 73766 Major Bloor. Do any of you know how I can find out if he was in WWII or if he served after 1945?

    Please bear in mind that I'm not in the UK so a trip to the PRO won't be easy.

    Thanks

    Tony

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    Well Lt R.F. Bloor was promoted from 2 Lt to Lt on 20th December 1939 and transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps from the RASC if this helps to answer your question tongue.gif

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    Tony

    The London Gazette is also a good source as it publishes promotions for officers in all three services as well as awards and honours. The war years are all online.

    Nick

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    Wow! How did you find that out?

    Do you know where he came from? We have a Dave Bloor on the forum. Did he survive the war?

    Tony

    There was a fighter pilot called Bloor as well Tony mate,he flew in the Battle of Britain!

    If these two men were really herioc and won tons of medals,then they are bound to be relatives of mine biggrin.giftongue.gif

    Dave

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    No Dave, nothing. I think a trip to Kew is necessary only that's about 780km from me.

    Tony

    I would go for you mate but I would stick out like a sore thumb in the big smoke,you know with my flat cap and whippet tongue.gifbiggrin.gif

    Dave

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