I have a copy of a birth certificate of a child born in the UK in 1942 - his father was in the forces and the certificate gives the fathers Army unit and number. Was this compulsory? Does anyone know what the usual procedure for registering births during WW2 was - obviously it wasn't possible for fathers who were in the forces to be present when the child was registered but were there any other official requirements? Many thanks. Stephanie (7605)