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How to read wartime letters and paperwork: censor stamps, field post office numbers, airgraphs, pay books and release papers.

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  How to find a WW2 grave

  Find a WW2 grave or memorial name with the free CWGC search: who is included, search tips, reading the record, no known grave, and what to do if he is missing.

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  How to read WW2 letters

  How to read WW2 letters from the forces: what censorship cut, green envelopes, airgraphs and air letter cards, and how to date a letter and trace where he was.

• Service Records

  Order and decode Army, Navy and RAF records.

• Medals

  Identify the stars and medals in grandad's tin.

• Militaria

  Badges, kit and souvenirs: what you've found.

• Preserving Heirlooms

  Store letters, photos and medals so they last.