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Marian

Marian Report 8 Apr 2016 23:34

Hi, my late dad served in the 12th btn, is there anyone can remember him like most men he never talked abt the war so we know nothing of where his regiment were. His name was Stanley Tarn and from the northeast. Thanks. Marian

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 9 Apr 2016 00:22

When you mention 'The War', are we to assume it was WW2? Bear in mind that people who served with him would be in their 90s
You say 12th Btn...but which Regiment??? If he fought in a more recent conflict, try Forcesreunited or look for the appropriate regimental association.

Its unlikely that any one will stumble on the post and recognise the name, but you never know. Make sure that even if you allow your sub to lapse, the email address linked to GR is the most up-to-date one even if you change internet suppliers. Anyone who knew of him can click on your name to send a message.

His military records will be with the MOD - you can apply for a copy at a cost of £30. They'd be free if his widow can sign the form.

This is the link for obtaining UK service records:
http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/service_records.html

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KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 9 Apr 2016 10:40

Hi Marian,

Is this your father's birth:-

First name(s) STANLEY
Last name TARN
Birth year 1923
Birth quarter 4
Registration month -
Mother's last name BIRD
District TEESDALE
County Durham
Country England
Volume 10A
Page 507

and death:-

First name(s) STANLEY
Last name TARN
Gender Male
Birth day 19
Birth month 10
Birth year 1923
Age -
Death quarter 2
Death year 1978
District DURHAM WESTERN
County Durham
Volume 1
Page 1453
Country England

If these are correct then it was probably the second world war he served in. As DetEcTive has already said his service records will still be with the MOD. Check out the link already given to see how to apply for them.

Kath. x

Gee

Gee Report 13 Apr 2016 18:57

Here's some info that may help with your application to request his service record.

Include as much detail as you can on your application


Moses (Ward) Household (10 People)
4 Council Hse Staindrop, Darlington , Barnard Castle R.D., Durham, England

Stanley Tarn 19 Oct 1923 Male Gardener (Domestic Single 178 7
Jean Moses (Ward) 23 Apr 1887 Male Road Man (Rey Man) Married 178 1
Joseph Tarn 31 Dec 1887 Male Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 178 2
Emma Tarn 26 Mar 1909 Female Electrical Engineer Married 178 3
Muriel (J) Bradshaw (Larn) 21 Oct 1912 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Single 178 4
Marjorie Daglish (Larn) 24 Jan 1917 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Single 178 5
Robert Tarn 31 Aug 1925 Male At School Single 178 8
Doreen Teasdale (Tarn) 17 Jan 1933 Female At School Single 178 9
Edward Tarn 09 Jan 1938 Male Under School Age Single 178 10
Russell Tarn 05 Jun 1938 Male Under School Age Single 178 11

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