researching my friends relatives

[BennytheBall]

Hi
I am asking if you can researching the service records of 2 RWF men who served.
Tommy Iball and I believe Tom Gittins. Both from Mold.
Your help in this matter is much appreciated.

[Bob Bacon]

Benny, do you have any more information regarding their service. Regimental numbers etc?

[Baconwallah]

These are the only likely lads I can find, Benny.

Iball, Thomas, 4209686
Attested 19/02/1942
Transferrred to Royal Fusiliers 11/12/1943

Gittins, Thomas, 4188302
Attested 01/05/1928
Re-enlisted Royal Artillery 30/04/1932

Gittins, Thomas, 4191247
Attested 23/10/1933, 7 RWF
Re-enlisted Royal Tank Corps 20/08/1937

Gittins, Thomas Edward, 4200241
Attested 05/04/1940, 6 RWF
Transferred to Military Police Corps 01/11/1940

Gittins, Thomas Percy, 4195366
Attested 7 RWF
Discharged 26/03/1946

No idea whether it's any help.

John

[BennytheBall]

John
Many Thanks, I will check these out with my friends and get back to you. In the mean time hope you and the family have a great Xmas & New Year.
Diolch
Benny Ball

[Baconwallah]

And my best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to you and yours too, Benny.

John

PS They all survived.

[BennytheBall]

Hi John & All
in further research into above:
It should read:
Thomas Anthony Gittins
WW2
RWF/RA?
Born Southsea Wrexham
& brother Estyn Gittins
RWF

Thomas Peter Iball
Born Buckley
RWF

Any info on above would be much appreciated ie: RWF Bn's they served in, medal cards etc.
Diolch
Benny the Ball

[Baconwallah]

Benny, the only Thomas Iball in the Enlistment Register is Iball 4209686.

As for Gittins, it looks like the one you want is Gittins 4188302.

Estyn Gittins 4195400 served with 4 RWF, as did his brother, and was transferred to 30 Welch Regt 18/05/1942. His enlistment date is not given in the Register.

I have no further information. But the family can apply for service records. Further info here:
https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/showthread.php?18666-FAQs-HOW-DO-I-OBTAIN-SERVICE-RECORDS-FOR-WW2-PERSONNEL

Hope this helps.

John

[BennytheBall]

Thank you John
Thomas Peter Iball only did national service I believe with the RWF?

[Baconwallah]

No idea, Benny. As I said, the only Thomas Iball I could find is 4209686. All I could find about him is in my first post.

John

[BennytheBall]

john
once again many thanks
Benny