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Martin Everett


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This has nothing to do with the Anglo-Zulu war, but I thought you may find it useful to be aware of recent developments on the internet:


* Copies of Army Service Records post 1920
* The claiming campaign medals
* Details of Service Casualties since WW2

The Home Page of the Army Website www.army.mod.uk now has a section headed �Veterans�. This section (bottom right-hand side of home page) covers Veterans UK, Medals/Badges, Pensions, and Service Records.

1. Clicking on �Service Records� (4th bullet point under the Veterans heading), it is possible for a member of the general public to download a Subject Access Request (SAR) Form. The completed form can be sent direct the APC, Glasgow (the full postal address is on the form). Enquirers should however clearly read the instructions particularly about Proof of Identity on the web page before completing and sending the form. There is now a helpline number for APC, Glasgow 0845 600 9663 from which additional advice can be obtained. However, the SAR form has to be completed for every request, i.e. the helpline does not handle telephone requests for service records.

2. Clicking on �Medals/Badges� (2nd bullet point under the Veterans heading), it is possible for a member of the general public and non-serving personnel to download a Medal Application Form. There is advice on claiming for particular medals, i.e. Canal Zone and the Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal, and the Veterans Badge. For additional advice from the MoD (Joint Service) Medal Office at RAF Innsworth there is now a free phone number 0800 085 3600 and an email address [email protected]

3. On Friday 12 October 2007, HM The Queen unveiled the Armed Forces Memorial at National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire. The memorial contains the names of 16,000 servicemen and women killed on duty or as a result of terrorist action since WW2. The Roll of Honour currently provides information up to 31 December 2006. Access to the Roll of Honour and a facility to print a certificate is available at www.forcesmemorial.org.uk

The Memorial itself was open to visitors from 29 October 2007.

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