Attestation record found, but no elistment record

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Member Since: May 2016 Posts: 2 Send Message	Unknown	Report	16 May 2016 13:02
Member Since: May 2016 Posts: 2 Send Message	I have found the Attestation record for my grandfather. It lists a Army #, "Z"(T)Res, and notes "ONO.429.-ZE." However I cannot find ANY other records for him. Zilch. Am I just looking in the wrong places. I have looked at findmypast, and forces-war-records just to name a few. I have come up with nothing. Not even anyone with his name. My mum thought he may have been a Sgt Major in the Army Rats? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks L
Member Since: November 2008 Posts: 39,699 Send Message	PatinCyprus	Report	16 May 2016 13:41
	Attestation is usually done at the point of enlistment. When is important. WW1 about 70% of records lost during the blitz of WW2 WW2 documents still at MOD, not online, here's a link. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records Can you give more details, name DOB, area etc.? :-)
	Researching: Lloyd,Paddock,Cooper,Morris,Rigby West Midlands Salop Worc
Member Since: May 2016 Posts: 2 Send Message	Unknown	Report	31 May 2016 12:32
Member Since: May 2016 Posts: 2 Send Message	Thank you. Knowing that attestation is at enlistment is great. He served in ww2 so i will be applying through MOD (im just waiting on the oldest living relatives approval). Thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge.