Hey guys,

Trying to find out some info on my grandad who i dont really remember as he died when i was only 3. His name was Thomas Anthony Severn. On his grave stone it says Royal Commando 45 or 42. But i cant seem to find any records of his service. Could any one possibly help please. thank you

When did he die John?

I think if he died ww1 era,most records on ancestry.

If he served after ww1 then you have to apply for them with a death certificate.

I will dig out the address.

he died in 1985-1986, Dont think he was in WWII not sure how long he was in the service for

try MOD website,you will need death certificate,if your not his NOK, and they charge £30 but free if NOK.

i tried to post a link to website,but i failed sorry,not good on computers,haha

http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/contact/obtaining-royal-navy-service-records-and/index.htm

here's the website address

it worked haha

Cheers for that poodlepup! I just wanted to see what he used to do in the marines as ive heard they have a mountain climing diversion etc etc. thanks again! wonder if there would be info on the net?

Some stuff on wikipedia and on the commandos website,yes they had all kinds of different divisions.
Would be good if you could get his service record though there would be lots of interesting stuff.

Good luck anyway!
ps is it a family headstone or war grave?

Too recent.

This link gives you the history of the 45 Commando Royal Marines.

According to Ancestry, Thomas died aged 62 in May 1986, he was born in 1924 (hope it's ok to post this incase anyone has access to military records)

Thats the one, Just wanted to know where he was based etc cyprus rings a bell tho

Lisa W could you possibly find out where he was born? Its always been a mystery for me. We think he was born in Derbyshire but not sure

Hi, If i have the right Thomas, he was born in Boston, Lincolnshire. His Parents were Thomas and Annie (nee' Gretton) They married in Basford, Notts in 1920

Your Grandad's siblings
Frank b.1921 in Basford
Kenneth b.1929 in Boston
Constance b.1931 in Boston
Elizabeth b.1934 in Boston

Hope that helps. I can look into your Great Grandparents in more detail if you like. It will be from records i can access so is not 100% unless confirmed by birth/death certificates

thank you so much lisa!! that would be fantastic. As i lost my dad and grandad very young i find this info emmence

Well done Lisa.
I too was addicted to Ancestry,i must renew my membership soon i think.

Addicted to Ancestry.... moi ??? Oh ok then i admit it

John, i'll have a look for you later today and will pm you anything i can find.

It's amazing what you find and who you end up in touch with when researching your family tree. I was contacted by a distant Cousin as we shared the same Great x 3 Grandparents and it turns out she only lives 5 minutes away from me despite our families originating in Yorkshire.

Agree Lisa,i've found cousins from all over the world,its amazing how many people travelled before 1900's.

mountain leaders is an sq (specialist qualification) in the marines, one of many. all bootnecks are mountain trained