I was talking to my dad today about my Grandfathers service in WWII(pics)update

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I was talking to my dad today and i asked him about his dads service in WWII. I found out that he has a some amazing pieces that were used by my Grandfather and Great uncle in WWII, But also some things from my Great Grand Father from WW1. I dont know much at all about my Great Grand father. Not sure if you guys can help.

We'll start with my Grandfather
My dad had his Naval commision, his button from his uniforms and his Navy Hat,
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This is My Great Grandfathers sword, his hat and his buttons and a jewel case

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The typing is from my Great Grandmother, for my father

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Father and the two son's involved in WWI and WWII

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I also have all my Great Uncles RCAF buttons from his uniform


Let me know if u have any info or comments
thanks

cdnloki
 
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Your GGF was apparently in the Royal Naval Air Service and later the RAF, after they absorbed the RNAS in 1918. The Royal Navy didn't get them back until the late 30s either. An early attempt at "unification" that also failed miserably.

There were a surprising number of Canadians in the RNAS and the Royal Flying Corps (which was renamed RAF in 1918). IIRC over 30% of the pilots in the RFC in France in WWI were Canadian, and most of the top aces in the RNAS/RFC/RAF were Canadian as well. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_War_I_aces_from_Canada.

As for the cigarette case made from Zeppelin aluminum, your GGF may have been stationed in the UK on anti-Zeppelin duty as I believe some RNAS squadrons were. Regarding the type written note, I suspect that your GGF was making a joke and what he was actually calling the metal was "Germanium", which of course is a metal, but not what this was made from obviously.

Sounds like you really need to collect, scan/photograph and organize what documents and artifacts you have. I would record what recollections you can from your relatives now. If they look over those materials with you, they will probably remember information you may wish to record.

You should order a copy of your GGF's service records from Library and Archives Canada as a first step.
 
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Write down everything that your dad tells you about his dad!
Once your dad goes, all that history is lost if you havent documented it.
I wish I had videotaped my dad about his own time in WW2
 
Those are some great items.

Listen to tootall. There is so much I don't know about my Grandfathers time in WWII; no one brought it up, no one talked about it. I'm only able to put together bits and pieces from talking to my 91 year only Grandmother.
 
IronCanadian said:
Those are some great items.

Listen to tootall. There is so much I don't know about my Grandfathers time in WWII; no one brought it up, no one talked about it. I'm only able to put together bits and pieces from talking to my 91 year only Grandmother.
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Unfortunately like so many my grand father never talked about it. So I have bits and pieces that he did say when asked. I hope I will find some more info from my uncle who I have contacted. I will update this thread if I find more info.
 
"I wish I had videotaped my dad about his own time in WW2"

x2 Even an audio recording would have been wonderful. Dad had some great flying stories that were never written down and are now lost.
 
RRCo. said:
As for the cigarette case made from Zeppelin aluminum, your GGF may have been stationed in the UK on anti-Zeppelin duty as I believe some RNAS squadrons were. Regarding the type written note, I suspect that your GGF was making a joke and what he was actually calling the metal was "Germanium", which of course is a metal, but not what this was made from obviously.
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I read that note 4 times before posting an i missed the typo...

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You should order a copy of your GGF's service records from Library and Archives Canada as a first step.
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I plan to do that. Do you think i can get my Grand fathers as well ?
 
Some really cool stuff! I definitely need to talk to my grandpa about his dad. From what I've been told, he fought at Vimy Ridge.
 
Fantastic items, its great to see that they have stayed in the family!

cdnloki said:
I plan to do that. Do you think i can get my Grand fathers as well ?
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Yes you can get both. For WWI records, you go to this website. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-100.01-e.php enter in the information, find the individual, and there will be a link on how to order the file. WWII records are a little more tricky as they have not been released to the public. To request the service file of an individual who is still alive, you need their signature. If they have been deceased for less than twenty years, you need to provide a proof of relationship and a proof of death. If they have been deceased for more than twenty years, all you need to do is provide a proof of death. The instructions and form are available here: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/genealogy/022-909.007-e.html If you are interested in obtaining a WWII service file, I'd recommend doing it sooner than later as the wait times are about five to six months at the moment.
 
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Fantastic items, its great to see that they have stayed in the family!



Yes you can get both. For WWI records, you go to this website. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-100.01-e.php enter in the information, find the individual, and there will be a link on how to order the file. WWII records are a little more tricky as they have not been released to the public. To request the service file of an individual who is still alive, you need their signature. If they have been deceased for less than twenty years, you need to provide a proof of relationship and a proof of death. If they have been deceased for more than twenty years, all you need to do is provide a proof of death. The instructions and form are available here: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/genealogy/022-909.007-e.html If you are interested in obtaining a WWII service file, I'd recommend doing it sooner than later as the wait times are about five to six months at the moment.
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I have been doing some digging this aft and My Great Grandfathers actually has to come from the UK and he was in the RNAS, and i gave the info to my dad as he has the proof of relationship stuff for my grandfather. I couldn't believe the shape all of the articles are in. The pictures don't do them justice
 
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