RASC in Palestine, late 1940s?

[jane0601]

I'm wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of information on what RASC were doing in Palestine in the late 1940s, and whether I might potentially be able to get hold of service records (assuming not on the service records).

I believe a family member was killed whilst serving with RASC in 1948 in Palestine. The family story goes that he was on a train that was bombed - a story which seems to be backed up with reports in the Times archive.

I need to get certificates to confirm he is the right guy, but I think this was my grandfather's nephew:

www.veterans-uk.info/amf2/roll-of-honour.php?SerialNo=X161

[aland]

Have a look here for details of applying for a service record www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/Personnel/ServiceRecords/MakingARequestForServiceDetailsOfDeceasedServicePersonnel.htm

Have a look at the related pages too.

It also looks like you will need to send a death certificate with the service record application as well.

This page may be able to help with the historical side www.army.mod.uk/rlc/history/351.aspx

Please note it's postal enquiries only.

[Jane]

Thanks for that info, I'll have a look into that.

I have now received the birth certificate that confirms that this Herbert Ronald Jones was my grandad's nephew. However, as he was killed in action, I don't know how I'd get a death cert (if indeed there even is one). He's not coming up on the UK registers at least. Something to be investigated further in any case!

Many thanks!

[aland]

Have a look here www.british-genealogy.com/forums/forum.php there are some very knowledgeable people there, also a section on certificates and ordering, post your question there they may be able to help.