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Army Officers Indices

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Caroline

Caroline Report 14 Apr 2008 12:27

My great uncle died in WW1. I have found a reference in the GRO War Deaths Index but don't know whether this is like a death certificate. Can anyone please tell me what this is and how i get a copy. I can't find any reference to it on the GRO website.

Nickydownsouth

Nickydownsouth Report 14 Apr 2008 12:47

IF he died in WW1 his death should be on the CWGC website.....it should give his date of death and where he`s buried, and his family details if known, you can then print it all off like a certificate.

www..cwgc.org


Nicky

Researching:
Furniss/Furness in Lancashire,Critchett in Devon and London, Keemish/Camish/ Kemish from Hampshire then Cambridge, Copper and Godden in Kent, Spink/Spynk in Norfolk and Cambridge

Mummy Bear

Mummy Bear Report 14 Apr 2008 13:27

Caroline

If you've got the reference from GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) ie
Name: Alfred W
Rank: Sgt
Number: 61477
Unit: RFLR
Year: 1917
Vol: I 82
Page 128
then you can just apply for the certificate in the normal way from the GRO
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/

MB

Caroline

Caroline Report 14 Apr 2008 14:31

Many thanks MB. I've placed an order so I'll see what turns up. Thanks Nicky, I've already got the CWGC stuff