Hi You will probably find you aren't able to get access to the records unless you are next of kin. I had someone who served in the second World War but it was my father's uncle who died unmarried with no children, so my father appeared to be next of kin. I asked him to write a letter of authorisation as next of kin and then the MoD helped me. I visited the museum for his regiment and they were very helpful. No service records were available (obviously a lot of records were destroyed through fire etc) but from the date of death they were able to explain what happened to him. Unfortunately without being next of kin, you will probably not be able to get access to anything available. Your best chance may to approach the Wiltshire Regiment direct - this would appear to be the relevant website http://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/home Regards June -----Original Message----- From: Chris Armstrong [mailto:t.taz13@yahoo.com] Sent: 22 November 2012 11:01 To: essex-uk@rootsweb.com Subject: [Ess] World war 2 army records Does anyone know if you can find out the names of next of kin of those who died/served in the 2nd world war.  Have these records been released?  I wondered if they are available on line?   I have found the death in the army roll of honour and the war grave info, but it is next of kin I am looking for for a Charles Frederick James Baker of the Wiltshire Regiment. He died at Anzio, Italy on 8 Apr 1944 and his service number was 5567683.   I tried Ancestry but they seem to concentrate on the first world war.   Would be grateful for any help