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Tracing Service Records

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In podcast 8 of this series, we look at a completely different theme. Here Phil describes how you can investigate the roles that your parents, or relatives undertook in the services in World War 2. For a small fee you can apply for the information on a named relative by accessing Government websites and this podcast explains more. There is an info sheet available and if you'd like a copy please get in touch with us via the website www.bawdseyradar.org.uk and we'll email it over by return. If you worked at Bawdsey or know someone that did we would love to hear from you. You can contact us on social media or via our website. To find more information on any of the episodes in the series, head to our website here

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