Hi Bruce For records for those who served after 1920 they are still with the M.O.D. Details here http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/service_records.html Basically you need to prove the man has passed away and pay the fee of £30 , it can take a little while to come through the system Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) >I would like to find out about my grandfathers (Frank Deacon, born 21 May 1901 East Grinstead, >Sussex) military service. I believe he served in India in the late 1920s > > However I don’t know dates or for what regiment, and don’t have a service number. > > My question is how or where do I start? Any advice would be gratefully received. > > Best regards > Bruce